Journal: Journal of Physical Education and Sport
Year: 2016

The results of densitometric studies of the osseous tissue of highly skilled female athletes specialized in artistic gymnastics have been presented.From the standpoint of "female athlete triad" syndrome that includes disordered eating (neurotic anorexia), amenorrhea and osteoporosis, the high percentage of sports medicine representatives refers female athletes to risk group due to their predisposition to the development of osteoporosis and increased risk of fractures.It should be outlined; howev