Abstract
Osteoporosis is a disease that affects many older individuals, resulting in a decrease in bone density. Involvement in impact loading sports has been associated with greater stiffness index (SI) of the calcaneus when compared to non-impact sports and abstinence from sports. However, comparisons between the effectiveness of impact and non-impact exercise equipment on calcaneal SI is less clear. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of treadmill versus elliptical exercise on calcaneal SI.
Recommended Citation
Maloney, Kelly; Walker, Sandie; and Otto, Stephanie M. Ph.D.
(2011)
"Effect of Treadmill Versus Elliptical Exercise on Calcaneal Stiffness Index Among College Age Females,"
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 5:
Iss.
2, Article 26.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol5/iss2/26