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Review
. 2003 Jun;79(932):320-3.
doi: 10.1136/pmj.79.932.320.

Osteoporosis and exercise

J A Todd  1 , R J Robinson
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Review

Osteoporosis and exercise

J A Todd et al. Postgrad Med J. 2003 Jun.

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a common medical problem. Lifestyle measures to prevent or help treat existing osteoporosis often only receive lip service. The evidence for the role of exercise in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis is reviewed.

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