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Bone Research Laboratory

The Bone Research Laboratory is committed to developing exercise programs across the life span to promote bone health and prevent osteoporosis-related fractures through the evaluation of strategies to promote bone health and to reduce injurious falls.

Laboratory Information

The Bone Research Laboratory
Bone Research Brochure
Bone Research Studies
BUGSY

Lab Associates

Rationale for Research

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and increased susceptibility to fracture. In 1997 there were more than 4800 hospital admissions due to osteoporosis-related hip fractures in the state of Oregon. Among those who were living independently prior to a hip fracture, approximately 15 to 25 percent are still in long-term care institutions a year after the injury. The estimated health care cost associated with osteoporosis-related hip fractures in the state of Oregon was over $170 million in 1997. With the graying of America, the number of people at risk for osteoporosis will increase 25 percent over the next decade, thus osteoporosis is a disease of crisis proportion. Considered a preventable disease, strategies to reduce osteoporosis are necessary.

Laboratory Techniques, Equipment and Space

Laboratory Techniques, Equipment, and Space The Bone Research Laboratory is a 2800 square foot space that houses a state-of-the-art bone densitometer to measure bone mass (Hologic QDR 4500A) and equipment to assess fall risk. This bone densitometer accurately and precisely measures bone mass at the hip, spine and whole body as well as body composition. Other equipment assesses physical performance variables associated with bone mass and with risk factors for falling. This equipment includes the Nottingham Power Rig, the Accusway, and the GaitRite Walkway.

Local and regional physicians refer patients to the Bone Research Laboratory for scans of the hip, spine and whole body. Patient results are then sent to the referring physician for diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Follow-up scans are typically performed annually to evaluate treatment regimens. Contact us for more information at Shantel.Stark@oregonstate.edu.

Studies 2000-2004

Effects of jumping on growing bones, BUGSY – Building growing bones in youth (Funded by National Institutes of Health), Shantel Stark, 541-737-5935

Fall biomechanics and hip fracture risk (Funded by National Institutes of Health), Karen White, 541-737-8198

Gait parameters and falling in the elderly: A prospective study (Funded by National Institutes of Health) Scott Macdonald, 541-737-5935

Hip fracture risk prediction by QDR (Funded by National Institutes of Health) Karen White, 541-737-8198

Combined effect of estrogen and exercise in early postmenopausal women, (Funded by John C. Erkkila Endowment for Health and Human Performance) Gianni Maddalozzo, 541-737-6802

Potential Influences of Oral Contraceptive Use and Physical Activity on Bone Health. (Funded by John C. Erkkila Endowment for Health and Human Performance, Hawley Almstedt, 541-737-3094.

Bone mineral density, physical function and falls in the elderly, (Funded by John C. Erkkila Endowment for Health and Human Performance and, in part, NIH) Kathy Gunter, 541-737-5935

The effect of retirement on bone mass in athletes: A two-year prospective study. (Funded by the Bone Research Laboratory Clinical Program) Hawley Almstedt, 541-737-5935

Peak bone mass and skeletal loading patterns in young women, (Funded by the Bone Research Laboratory Clinical Program) Arwen Fuller, 541-737-5935

Bone mass gains in adolescent athletes and nonathletes, (Funded by the Northwest Health Foundation, John C. Erkkila Endowment for Health and Human Performance and the BRL Clinical Program) Todd Rinder, 541-737-5935

Development of the Quick Step II, a new method for measuring reaction time and stepping velocity in the lateral plane. (Funded by the National Institutes of Health) Karen White, 541-737-8198

Local Stresses from Drop Landing Exercises in Prepubertal Children. (Funded by the National Institutes of Health and the International Society of Biomechanics) Jeremy Bauer 541-737-3094

The Separate and Combined Effect of Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT) and Resistance Training on the Musculoskeletal and Nervous System in Early Postmenopausal Women, (Funded by American Federation of Aging Research). Gianni Maddalozzo, 541-737-6802

Fracture risk, fall risk, falls and bone density in women with multiple sclerosis (Funded by National Multiple Sclerosis Society) Gianni Maddalozzo, 541-737-6802

The Combined Effects Of Moderate Intensity Weight Training, Jumping And Estrogen Therapy On Bone Mass In Early Postmenopausal Women. (Funded by American Federation of Aging Research and John C. Erkkila Endowment for Health and Human Performance) Gianni Maddalozzo, 541-737-6802

The Relationship Between Dietary Calcium, Dietary Protein and Bone Loss in Early Post Menopausal Women (Funded, in part, by the John C. Erkkila Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation and the BRL Clinical Program) Karen White, 541-737-5935

Water exercise effects on bone density and fall risk in osteoporotic women. (Funded by the Aquatic
Exercise Association and the John C. Erkkila Endowment for Health and Human Performance) Tanya Littrell, 541-737-3094

Combined effects of Fosamax and exercise on the musculoskeletal system of rats, (Funded by Merck & Co. and the BRL Clinical Program) Shantel Stark, 541-737-5935

Other BRL Activities

Clinical Program that includes physician referrals for bone densitometry and osteoporosis education. Contact: Shantel Stark, 541-737-5935

Better Bones & Balance: Instructor training workshop. The program is endorsed by the American College of Sports Medicine for 6 credits of continuing education. Contact: Shantel Stark, 541-737-5935.


	Limit results to this site.		Health and Human Sciences » Nutrition and Exercise Sciences » Research » Bone Research. Bone Research Laboratory The Bone Research Laboratory is committed to developing exercise programs across the life span to promote bone health and prevent osteoporosis-related fractures through the evaluation of strategies to promote bone health and to reduce injurious falls. Laboratory Information The Bone Research Laboratory Bone Research Brochure Bone Research Studies BUGSY Lab Associates Russell Turner, Director Christine Snow, PhD Wilson "Toby" Hayes, PhD Gianni Maddalozzo, PhD Katherine B. Gunter, PhD Rationale for Research Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and increased susceptibility to fracture. In 1997 there were more than 4800 hospital admissions due to osteoporosis-related hip fractures in the state of Oregon. Among those who were living independently prior to a hip fracture, approximately 15 to 25 percent are still in long-term care institutions a year after the injury. The estimated health care cost associated with osteoporosis-related hip fractures in the state of Oregon was over $170 million in 1997. With the graying of America, the number of people at risk for osteoporosis will increase 25 percent over the next decade, thus osteoporosis is a disease of crisis proportion. Considered a preventable disease, strategies to reduce osteoporosis are necessary. Laboratory Techniques, Equipment and Space The Bone Research Laboratory is a 2800 square foot space that houses a state-of-the-art bone densitometer to measure bone mass (Hologic QDR 4500A) and equipment to assess fall risk. This bone densitometer accurately and precisely measures bone mass at the hip, spine and whole body as well as body composition. Other equipment assesses physical performance variables associated with bone mass and with risk factors for falling. This equipment includes the Nottingham Power Rig, the Accusway, and the GaitRite Walkway. Local and regional physicians refer patients to the Bone Research Laboratory for scans of the hip, spine and whole body. Patient results are then sent to the referring physician for diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Follow-up scans are typically performed annually to evaluate treatment regimens. Contact us for more information at Shantel.Stark@oregonstate.edu. Studies 2000-2004 Effects of jumping on growing bones, BUGSY – Building growing bones in youth (Funded by National Institutes of Health), Shantel Stark, 541-737-5935 Fall biomechanics and hip fracture risk (Funded by National Institutes of Health), Karen White, 541-737-8198 Gait parameters and falling in the elderly: A prospective study (Funded by National Institutes of Health) Scott Macdonald, 541-737-5935 Hip fracture risk prediction by QDR (Funded by National Institutes of Health) Karen White, 541-737-8198 Combined effect of estrogen and exercise in early postmenopausal women, (Funded by John C. Erkkila Endowment for Health and Human Performance) Gianni Maddalozzo, 541-737-6802 Potential Influences of Oral Contraceptive Use and Physical Activity on Bone Health. (Funded by John C. Erkkila Endowment for Health and Human Performance, Hawley Almstedt, 541-737-3094. Bone mineral density, physical function and falls in the elderly, (Funded by John C. Erkkila Endowment for Health and Human Performance and, in part, NIH) Kathy Gunter, 541-737-5935 The effect of retirement on bone mass in athletes: A two-year prospective study. (Funded by the Bone Research Laboratory Clinical Program) Hawley Almstedt, 541-737-5935 Peak bone mass and skeletal loading patterns in young women, (Funded by the Bone Research Laboratory Clinical Program) Arwen Fuller, 541-737-5935 Bone mass gains in adolescent athletes and nonathletes, (Funded by the Northwest Health Foundation, John C. Erkkila Endowment for Health and Human Performance and the BRL Clinical Program) Todd Rinder, 541-737-5935 Development of the Quick Step II, a new method for measuring reaction time and stepping velocity in the lateral plane. (Funded by the National Institutes of Health) Karen White, 541-737-8198 Local Stresses from Drop Landing Exercises in Prepubertal Children. (Funded by the National Institutes of Health and the International Society of Biomechanics) Jeremy Bauer 541-737-3094 The Separate and Combined Effect of Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT) and Resistance Training on the Musculoskeletal and Nervous System in Early Postmenopausal Women, (Funded by American Federation of Aging Research). Gianni Maddalozzo, 541-737-6802 Fracture risk, fall risk, falls and bone density in women with multiple sclerosis (Funded by National Multiple Sclerosis Society) Gianni Maddalozzo, 541-737-6802 The Combined Effects Of Moderate Intensity Weight Training, Jumping And Estrogen Therapy On Bone Mass In Early Postmenopausal Women. (Funded by American Federation of Aging Research and John C. Erkkila Endowment for Health and Human Performance) Gianni Maddalozzo, 541-737-6802 The Relationship Between Dietary Calcium, Dietary Protein and Bone Loss in Early Post Menopausal Women (Funded, in part, by the John C. Erkkila Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation and the BRL Clinical Program) Karen White, 541-737-5935 Water exercise effects on bone density and fall risk in osteoporotic women. (Funded by the Aquatic Exercise Association and the John C. Erkkila Endowment for Health and Human Performance) Tanya Littrell, 541-737-3094 Combined effects of Fosamax and exercise on the musculoskeletal system of rats, (Funded by Merck & Co. and the BRL Clinical Program) Shantel Stark, 541-737-5935 Other BRL Activities Clinical Program that includes physician referrals for bone densitometry and osteoporosis education. Contact: Shantel Stark, 541-737-5935 Better Bones & Balance: Instructor training workshop. The program is endorsed by the American College of Sports Medicine for 6 credits of continuing education. Contact: Shantel Stark, 541-737-5935.