The Impact Of Sports Participation On Skeletal Health And Bone Density In Peadriatics

Background: Childhood bone health determines long-term skeletal integrity. Mechanical loading at sports activities enhances bone remodeling and mineralization. Activities like running, gymnastics and basketball where weight is applied on bones lead to an increase in bone density as opposed to non-weight bearing exercises. Individuals who start being physically active at early ages are at a better position of developing peak bone mass, which lowers the risks of contracting osteoporosis and related fractures in later years. Objectives: To assess the influence of regular involvement in sports activity on bone mineral density and health of the skeleton in children and adolescents, and determine the correlation with age, sport orientation, and duration of training. Study design: A cross sectional study. Place and duration of study Department Of Orthopedic DHQ Hospital Mishti Maila Orakzai KPK Pakistan From April 2024 To September 2024 Methods: This cross-sectional study Conducted in Department of orthopedic Department Of Orthopedic DHQ Hospital Mishti Maila Orakzai Kpk Pakistan From April 2024 To September 2024.120 children (8 to 16 years old) representing athletes and non-athletes. Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured at the lumbar spine and the femoral neck using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Type, frequency and duration of physical activity was noted. Parametric statistical tests such as t-tests and ANOVA were performed to determine the difference between the groups, where p < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: 120 patients (60 athletes and 60 non-athletes). The average age was 12.4 years (SD = 2.1). BMD was much more developed in the lumbar spine and the femur neck among athletes. Lumbar spine BMD averaged 1.02 g/cm 2 in athletes vs. 0.91 g/cm 2 in non-athletes ( p = 0.004). Training interval and intensity were better correlated with Bone mass ( p < 0.01). There were no meaningful differences in BMD in accordance with gender, alone, but males overall had a slightly higher value. Conclusion: Engagement in sports by children improves the bone mineral density greatly particularly, weight-bearing sports. Early exposure to organized physical activity has been linked to better skeletal health which is expected to mean lowered fracture risks later in life. Routine health measures should focus on promoting a pediatric sports program to help optimize peak bone mass development.