Bone speed of sound, bone turnover and IGF-I in adolescent synchronized swimmers

Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2010 Aug;22(3):421-30. doi: 10.1123/pes.22.3.421.

Abstract

This pilot study compared bone speed of sound (SOS), bone turnover and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) between 20 Caucasian, postmenarcheal, adolescent synchronized swimmers (SS) and 20 aged- and maturity-matched nonswimmers (NS). Daily dietary intake and physical activity levels were also assessed. Bone SOS was measured by quantitative ultrasound. Blood samples were analyzed for osteocalcin, cross-linked N-teleopeptide of type I collagen (NTx), IGF-I and 25-OH vitamin D. Although no differences in bone SOS or turnover markers were observed between groups, the lower IGF-1 and vitamin D intake found in synchronized swimmers, in combination with their higher strenuous activity levels, should be further explored.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Biomarkers
  • Bone Density / physiology*
  • Bone Remodeling / physiology*
  • Bone and Bones / diagnostic imaging*
  • Bone and Bones / metabolism
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Insulin-Like Growth Factor I / metabolism*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Swimming / physiology*
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Insulin-Like Growth Factor I