Play and Sports in Childhood: Foundations of Future Bone and Joint Health
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Play and Sports in Childhood: Foundations of Future Bone and Joint Health
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The Role of Parents
Play and physical activity contribute significantly to the proper development of bones and joints, playing a key role in the enhancement of bone density. As explained by Dr. Tzortzi Paraskevi, an orthopedic specialist in Agia Paraskevi, bone and joint development occurs through sports that include weight-bearing exercises, which involve transferring body weight through the bones, as well as strengthening exercises. Each age group has specific types of exercises suited for its needs.
Thus, during childhood, the goal of sports is to promote growth and achieve maximum bone density. Physical activity increases the size, strength, and capacity of muscles, reduces the risk of obesity and excess fat accumulation. In this way, as adults, individuals will have healthier and stronger bones, slower progression of osteoporosis, better body composition, and protection against cardiovascular and metabolic diseases
The simplest exercise for healthier bones and joints is walking, which can be done in areas that interest the child, and can also be combined with play, cycling, and outdoor activities. Additionally, many sports are an excellent choice and lay the foundation for future bone and joint health. Children can choose from team sports such as football, basketball, or individual sports such as tennis, martial arts, swimming, and gymnastics. These activities significantly increase bone density in the spine and hips, while also strengthening the muscular system.
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