The Journal of Perinatology  reports that physical therapy 15 minutes per day/ 5 days per week for 15 premature infants resulted in increased growth, body weight, bone mineral content, bone mineral density, bone area and lean mass when compared to 14 premature infants in the control group who did not receive physical therapy. 

Reference:  C M Vignochi, E Miura and L H Canani (2008) Effects of motor physical therapy on bone mineralization in premature infants: a randomized controlled study.  Journal of Perinatology advance online publication 17 July 2008; doi: 10.1038/jp.2008.60

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