Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD), bone fragility, and an increased risk of osteoporotic fracture. The disease is systemic in nature but potential solutions include exercises prescriptions that target the clinically relevant sites of osteoporosis (hip and spine) to improve bone mass. The aim of this dissertation was to determine if atypical loading and load magnitude increased bone mass at the hip and spine, respectively, in young athletic women. The first study sought to determine if six months of uncustomary loading in the form of a "hip drop", increased BMD at the hip in young women (n=39, aged 20.2 �� 1.3 years). The hip drop applied a direct side impact to the right greater trochanter, the left hip was the control. The second study compared the spine BMD response after six months of rowing training in experienced (n=16, aged 21.2 �� 1.2 years) and novice rowers (n=19, aged 19.5 �� 0.8 years) with a control group (n=14, aged 19.2 �� 1.6 years). Bone mineral density at the hip and spine were measured in the first and second studies, respectively. Results from the first study showed a significant difference in BMD between hips at the femoral neck but there were no side-to-side differences at the greater trochanter or the total hip. The second study revealed that six months of rowing training increased spine BMD in the experienced rowers (2.1%) but not in the novices (-0.05%). / Graduation date: 2002

Graduation date: 1994

Graduation date: 1994

Thesis (M.S.)--Rutgers University, 2009. / "Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences." Includes bibliographical references (p. 42-49).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 2010. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 150-166). Also available in print.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2004. / Title from first page of PDF file. Document formatted into pages; contains xvi, 172 p.; also includes graphics (some col.). Includes abstract and vita. Advisor: Paul W. Sciulli, Dept. of Anthropology. Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-154).

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Includes articles co-authored by the author during the preparation of this thesis. / Includes erratum on back leaf. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 257-299). / xvii, 300 [27] leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Examines regional variations in trabecular bone remodelling and bone loss following oophorectomy in the distal femur of the rat. The studies reveal a complex interaction between weight bearing and ovarian hormone deficiency, and show that physiological signals exist which can negate all adverse effects of postmenopausal osteoporosis / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Adelaide University, Dept. of Physiology, 2001

Thesis (M.S.)--University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2007. / Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Feb. 29, 2008). Directed by Deborah Kipp; submitted to the School of Human Environmental Sciences. Embargoed until Dec. 20, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 47-56).