Grip strength is a predictor of bone mineral density among adolescent combat sport athletes. 2013

Raouf Nasri, and Saoussen Hassen Zrour, and Haithem Rebai, and Mohamed Fadhel Najjar, and Fadoua Neffeti, and Naceur Bergaoui, and Hafedh Mejdoub, and Zouhair Tabka
Laboratory of Physiology and Functional Explorations, Faculty of Medicine, Sousse, Tunisia. raouf.nasri@gmail.com

The aim of this study was firstly to investigate the correlation between bone parameters and grip strength (GS) in hands, explosive legs power (ELP), and hormonal parameters; second, to identify the most determinant variables of bone mineral density (BMD) among adolescent combat sport athletes. Fifty combat sport athletes aged 17.1 ± 0.2 year were compared with 30 sedentary subjects matched for age, height, and pubertal stage. For all subjects, the BMD in deferent sites associated with anthropometric parameters were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. The growth hormone (GH) and testosterone (TESTO) concentrations were tested. The GS in dominant (GSDA) and nondominant arms (GSNDA) and ELP were evaluated. All BMD measured were greater in athletes than in sedentary group (p<0.01). The GS and ELP showed higher values in athletes than in sedentary group (p<0.01). The BMD in all sites were correlated with weight, but without correlation with height. The GSNDA and ELP were significantly correlated with BMD of both spine and legs. The GH was correlated with the BMD of whole body and spine (p<0.05). The TESTO was only correlated with BMD of the arms (p<0.01). The best predictor of BMD measurements is GSNDA. This study has proved the osteogenic effect of combat sports practice, especially judo and karate kyokushinkai. Therefore, children and adolescent should be encouraged to participate in combat sport. Moreover, it suggested that the best model predicting BMD in different sites among adolescent combat sports athletes was the GSNDA.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D003430 Cross-Sectional Studies Studies in which the presence or absence of disease or other health-related variables are determined in each member of the study population or in a representative sample at one particular time. This contrasts with LONGITUDINAL STUDIES which are followed over a period of time. Disease Frequency Surveys,Prevalence Studies,Analysis, Cross-Sectional,Cross Sectional Analysis,Cross-Sectional Survey,Surveys, Disease Frequency,Analyses, Cross Sectional,Analyses, Cross-Sectional,Analysis, Cross Sectional,Cross Sectional Analyses,Cross Sectional Studies,Cross Sectional Survey,Cross-Sectional Analyses,Cross-Sectional Analysis,Cross-Sectional Study,Cross-Sectional Surveys,Disease Frequency Survey,Prevalence Study,Studies, Cross-Sectional,Studies, Prevalence,Study, Cross-Sectional,Study, Prevalence,Survey, Cross-Sectional,Survey, Disease Frequency,Surveys, Cross-Sectional
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000293 Adolescent A person 13 to 18 years of age. Adolescence,Youth,Adolescents,Adolescents, Female,Adolescents, Male,Teenagers,Teens,Adolescent, Female,Adolescent, Male,Female Adolescent,Female Adolescents,Male Adolescent,Male Adolescents,Teen,Teenager,Youths
D013006 Growth Hormone A polypeptide that is secreted by the adenohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, ANTERIOR). Growth hormone, also known as somatotropin, stimulates mitosis, cell differentiation and cell growth. Species-specific growth hormones have been synthesized. Growth Hormone, Recombinant,Pituitary Growth Hormone,Recombinant Growth Hormone,Somatotropin,Somatotropin, Recombinant,Growth Hormone, Pituitary,Growth Hormones Pituitary, Recombinant,Pituitary Growth Hormones, Recombinant,Recombinant Growth Hormones,Recombinant Pituitary Growth Hormones,Recombinant Somatotropins,Somatotropins, Recombinant,Growth Hormones, Recombinant,Recombinant Somatotropin
D013739 Testosterone A potent androgenic steroid and major product secreted by the LEYDIG CELLS of the TESTIS. Its production is stimulated by LUTEINIZING HORMONE from the PITUITARY GLAND. In turn, testosterone exerts feedback control of the pituitary LH and FSH secretion. Depending on the tissues, testosterone can be further converted to DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE or ESTRADIOL. 17-beta-Hydroxy-4-Androsten-3-one,17-beta-Hydroxy-8 alpha-4-Androsten-3-one,8-Isotestosterone,AndroGel,Androderm,Andropatch,Androtop,Histerone,Sterotate,Sustanon,Testim,Testoderm,Testolin,Testopel,Testosterone Sulfate,17 beta Hydroxy 4 Androsten 3 one,17 beta Hydroxy 8 alpha 4 Androsten 3 one,8 Isotestosterone
D015502 Absorptiometry, Photon A noninvasive method for assessing BODY COMPOSITION. It is based on the differential absorption of X-RAYS (or GAMMA RAYS) by different tissues such as bone, fat and other soft tissues. The source of (X-ray or gamma-ray) photon beam is generated either from radioisotopes such as GADOLINIUM 153, IODINE 125, or Americanium 241 which emit GAMMA RAYS in the appropriate range; or from an X-ray tube which produces X-RAYS in the desired range. It is primarily used for quantitating BONE MINERAL CONTENT, especially for the diagnosis of OSTEOPOROSIS, and also in measuring BONE MINERALIZATION. Absorptiometry, X-Ray,Dual-Photon Absorptiometry,Photodensitometry, X-Ray,Photon Absorptiometry,Single-Photon Absorptiometry,X-Ray Absorptiometry,Absorptiometry, Dual X-Ray,Absorptiometry, Dual-Energy Radiographic,Absorptiometry, Dual-Energy X-Ray,DEXA Scan,DPX Absorptiometry,DXA Scan,Densitometry, X-Ray,Densitometry, Xray,Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry,Dual-Energy Radiographic Absorptiometry,Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry,Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scan,Radiographic Absorptiometry, Dual-Energy,X-Ray Absorptiometry, Dual-Energy,X-Ray Photodensitometry,Absorptiometries, DPX,Absorptiometry, DPX,Absorptiometry, Dual Energy Radiographic,Absorptiometry, Dual Energy X Ray,Absorptiometry, Dual X Ray,Absorptiometry, Dual-Photon,Absorptiometry, Single-Photon,Absorptiometry, X Ray,DEXA Scans,DXA Scans,Densitometry, X Ray,Dual Energy Radiographic Absorptiometry,Dual Energy X Ray Absorptiometry,Dual Energy X Ray Absorptiometry Scan,Dual Photon Absorptiometry,Dual X Ray Absorptiometry,Photodensitometry, X Ray,Radiographic Absorptiometry, Dual Energy,Scan, DEXA,Scan, DXA,Scans, DEXA,Scans, DXA,Single Photon Absorptiometry,X Ray Absorptiometry,X Ray Absorptiometry, Dual Energy,X Ray Photodensitometry,X-Ray Absorptiometry, Dual,X-Ray Densitometry,Xray Densitometry
D015519 Bone Density The amount of mineral per square centimeter of BONE. This is the definition used in clinical practice. Actual bone density would be expressed in grams per milliliter. It is most frequently measured by X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY or TOMOGRAPHY, X RAY COMPUTED. Bone density is an important predictor for OSTEOPOROSIS. Bone Mineral Content,Bone Mineral Density,Bone Densities,Bone Mineral Contents,Bone Mineral Densities,Density, Bone,Density, Bone Mineral
D016139 Martial Arts Activities in which participants learn self-defense mainly through the use of hand-to-hand combat. Judo involves throwing an opponent to the ground while karate (which includes kung fu and tae kwon do) involves kicking and punching an opponent. Gong Fu,Gongfu,Judo,Karate,Kung Fu,Tae Kwon Do,Aikido,Hap Ki Do,Jujitsu,Wushu,Arts, Martial,Fu, Gong
D018737 Hand Strength Force exerted when gripping or grasping. Grasp,Grip,Grip Strength,Hand Grip Strength,Grasps,Grip Strength, Hand,Grips,Strength, Grip,Strength, Hand,Strength, Hand Grip

Related Publications

Raouf Nasri, and Saoussen Hassen Zrour, and Haithem Rebai, and Mohamed Fadhel Najjar, and Fadoua Neffeti, and Naceur Bergaoui, and Hafedh Mejdoub, and Zouhair Tabka
March 1995, Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation,
Raouf Nasri, and Saoussen Hassen Zrour, and Haithem Rebai, and Mohamed Fadhel Najjar, and Fadoua Neffeti, and Naceur Bergaoui, and Hafedh Mejdoub, and Zouhair Tabka
January 1994, Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research,
Raouf Nasri, and Saoussen Hassen Zrour, and Haithem Rebai, and Mohamed Fadhel Najjar, and Fadoua Neffeti, and Naceur Bergaoui, and Hafedh Mejdoub, and Zouhair Tabka
September 2004, Medicine and science in sports and exercise,
Raouf Nasri, and Saoussen Hassen Zrour, and Haithem Rebai, and Mohamed Fadhel Najjar, and Fadoua Neffeti, and Naceur Bergaoui, and Hafedh Mejdoub, and Zouhair Tabka
March 2018, BMC pediatrics,
Raouf Nasri, and Saoussen Hassen Zrour, and Haithem Rebai, and Mohamed Fadhel Najjar, and Fadoua Neffeti, and Naceur Bergaoui, and Hafedh Mejdoub, and Zouhair Tabka
February 2002, Medicine and science in sports and exercise,
Raouf Nasri, and Saoussen Hassen Zrour, and Haithem Rebai, and Mohamed Fadhel Najjar, and Fadoua Neffeti, and Naceur Bergaoui, and Hafedh Mejdoub, and Zouhair Tabka
January 2020, Journal of bone and mineral metabolism,
Raouf Nasri, and Saoussen Hassen Zrour, and Haithem Rebai, and Mohamed Fadhel Najjar, and Fadoua Neffeti, and Naceur Bergaoui, and Hafedh Mejdoub, and Zouhair Tabka
September 1998, Calcified tissue international,
Raouf Nasri, and Saoussen Hassen Zrour, and Haithem Rebai, and Mohamed Fadhel Najjar, and Fadoua Neffeti, and Naceur Bergaoui, and Hafedh Mejdoub, and Zouhair Tabka
May 2005, Rheumatology (Oxford, England),
Raouf Nasri, and Saoussen Hassen Zrour, and Haithem Rebai, and Mohamed Fadhel Najjar, and Fadoua Neffeti, and Naceur Bergaoui, and Hafedh Mejdoub, and Zouhair Tabka
December 2010, Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992),
Raouf Nasri, and Saoussen Hassen Zrour, and Haithem Rebai, and Mohamed Fadhel Najjar, and Fadoua Neffeti, and Naceur Bergaoui, and Hafedh Mejdoub, and Zouhair Tabka
October 2019, Bone,
Copied contents to your clipboard!