Description of Bone Mineral Density in Physically Active Older Women
Keywords:
Bone mineral density, older adults, physical activity, aging, DXAAbstract
Bone mineral density (BMD) is an important indicator of musculoskeletal health in older adults, associated with aging and the risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis. Objective: To describe total bone mineral density in physically active older adult women according to age ranges. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 84 physically active older adult women from Temuco, Chile, participated and were classified into four age groups (61–80 years). BMD was assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Results: The groups presented similar values of total BMD. The oldest group showed the lowest T-score, compatible with osteopenia. Conclusion: Stability of BMD was observed among the evaluated age groups, with a tendency toward lower bone values in the older participants.
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