Table 8.
Initial and follow‐up bone densitometry measures of ground‐based athletes by group (n = 64 athletes at initial, n=44 at follow‐up)
| Measure | LEOBI Group (Mean ± SD) | Non‐LEOBI Group (Mean ± SD) |
|---|---|---|
| R SOS (Initial)a | 1595.0 ± 25.5 | 1615.0 ± 35.9 |
| L SOS (Initial) a | 1597.4 ± 38.5 | 1613.4 ± 32.3 |
| R cBMD (Initial) a | .661 ± .119 | .745 ± .151 |
| L cBMD (Initial) a | .645 ± .137 | .735 ± .143 |
| R SOS (Follow‐up) a | 1587.1 ± 29.9 | 1610.3 ± 32.9 |
| L SOS (Follow‐up) a | 1593.2 ± 33.7 | 1612.0 ± 30.0 |
| R cBMD (Follow‐up)b | .619 ± .140 | .722 ± .127 |
| L cBMD (Follow‐up)c | .649 ± .150 | .745 ± .129 |
LEOBI=lower extremity overuse bone injury
SOS= Speed of sound (m/s), cBMD= calcaneal bone mineral density (g/cm2)
a
p>.05
b
p=.05
c
p=.07