Physiological Factors of Female Runners With and Without Stress Fracture Histories: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Female runners are at increased risk of stress fractures (SFs) compared with men. Literature is lacking with regard to best practice for preventing and treating SFs in women. The purpose of the study was to compare physiological measures and running-related factors between women of various ages and running abilities with and without a history of running-related SFs.

Hypothesis

Women with and without SF histories will differ with regard to medical and menstrual history, bone health, body composition, nutrition, and running history.

Study design

Prospective cohort study.

Level of evidence

Level 2.

Methods

A total of 20 female runners with SF histories were matched based on age and running distance with 20 women without SF histories. Data include

SUBMITTER: Johnston TE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7787571 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul/Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature