Rapid Loss of Bone Mineral Density of the Femoral Neck After Cessation of Ice Hockey Training: A 6‐Year Longitudinal Study in Males

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of training and reduced training on BMD in young ice hockey players during 6 years of follow‐up. We found BMD gains in the femoral neck in the ice hockey group compared with controls. However, these gains were lost with reduced activity after cessation of career.

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