Browsing 2012 MU theses - Freely available online by Thesis Advisor "Hinton, Pamela S."
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Exploring the relationship between changes in bone mineral density, lean body mass, and hormones in active, adult males with osteopenia after a 12-month exercise intervention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)INTRODUCTION: Weight-bearing exercise may positively affect bone via muscle contractions, impact forces, and hormonal changes; however, the importance of these factors remains controversial. PURPOSE: To determine if 12-months ... -
The relationship between insulin-like growth factor-1 and bone mineral density in osteopenic men following a 12-month osteogenic exercise intervention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)INTRODUCTION: Plyometric [PLY] and resistance training [RT] have been successfully used to improve BMD in both men and women. Often, the hormonal response to exercise training is an important mediator of exercise-induced ...