Regular physical activity helps to improve physical and mental functions as well as reverse
some effects of chronic disease to keep older people mobile and independent. Despite the …

This review summarises current understanding of how bone is sculpted through adaptive
processes, designed to meet the mechanical challenges it faces in everyday life and athletic …

Objective The relationship between physical activity (PA) and the risk of frailty has not
reached a conclusive result. This systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to evaluate …

The analysis of gait patterns and plantar pressure distributions via insoles is increasingly
used to monitor patients and treatment progress, such as recovery after surgeries. Despite …

Sedentary aging is often characterized by physical dysfunction and chronic degenerative
diseases. In contrast, masters athletes demonstrate markedly greater physiological function …

We examined bone density in older athletes and controls. Sprinters had greater hip and
spine bone density than endurance athletes and controls, whereas values were similar in …

Purpose Physical activity benefits bone mass and cortical bone size. The current study
assessed the impact of chronic (≥ 10 years) physical activity on trabecular …

Objectives: This study investigated the benefits of regular recreational table tennis games for
body composition, physical performance and muscle strength of older adult men. Methods …

Regular physical exercise and a healthy diet are major determinants of a healthy lifespan.
Although aging is associated with declining endurance performance and muscle function …

Purpose The acute effect of loading on bone tissue and physiology can offer important
information with regard to joint function in diseases such as osteoarthritis. Imaging studies …