The aim of this study is to investigate the differences in parameters of bone mineral density in elite track and field athletes and sedentary male controls, respectively non-athletes. The research included 15 athletes who are members of the national junior track and field team of Serbia and 15 non-athlete boys, aged 17 to 19 years. Sahara (Hologic, Inc., MA 02154, USA) clinical sonometer was used for assessing bone density. The parameters of bone mineral density were measured, Speed of sound (SOS), Broadband ultrasound attenuation (BUA), Bone mineral density (BMD) and Width of the heel bone, as well. T-test for two independent groups confirmed that there is statistically significant difference between elite track and field athletes and non-athletes in all measured parameters (p < 0.05). The results of this study confirm the significant effects of practicing track and field events on increasing bone mineral density and preventing osteoporosis.
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