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Table 3 Serum P1NP (median (range)), osteocalcin (mean ± SE) and CTX (median (range)) before and after massage or the control period

From: Thai traditional massage increases biochemical markers of bone formation in postmenopausal women: a randomized crossover trial

 

Baseline

After massage

P

P1NP

45.2 (40.2–50.3)

48.5 (44.2–53.3)

<0.01

Osteocalcin

22.8 ± 1.0

22.9 ± 0.8

NS

CTX

0.38 (0.33–0.43)

0.39 (0.34–0.43)

NS

 

Baseline

After control period

P

P1NP

45.8 (41.9–50.1)

46.0 (42.0–50.4)

NS

Osteocalcin

23.0 ± 0.9

23.0 ± 0.9

NS

CTX

0.38 (0.34–0.43)

0.38 (0.34–0.43)

NS

  1. Serum P1NP increased significantly after massage.