Incidence of bone stress injury is greater in competitive female distance runners with menstrual disturbances independent of participation in plyometric training
Mark J. Hutson, Emma O’Donnell, Emily Petherick, Katherine Brooke‐Wavell, Richard C. Blagrove
Abstract
= 0.89). Conventional plyometric training may not reduce BSI incidence in female distance runners, but menstrual disturbances and prolonged periods of low energy availability should be avoided.
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MedicineIncidence (geometry)AthletesPhysical therapyStress fracturesFemale athlete triadMenstrual cycleAmenorrheaPlyometricsMenstruationInternal medicineHormonePregnancyBiologyEating disordersJumpPhysicsOpticsDisordered eatingQuantum mechanicsGeneticsPsychiatrySports injuries and preventionSports Performance and TrainingMuscle metabolism and nutrition