Association Between Muscular Strength and Bone Health from Children to Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Osteoporosis is a major worldwide health concern. The acquisition of bone mass during growth decreases the risk of osteoporosis later in life. Muscular strength is an important and modifiable factor to improve bone development in this period. The aim of this review was to summarize the relationship between muscular strength and bone health. Cross-sectional data from studies addressing this association from childhood to young adulthood were...