Identifying Sex-Specific Risk Factors for Low Bone Mineral Density in Adolescent Runners

Conclusion: This study identified sex-specific risk factors for impaired bone mass in adolescent runners. These risk factors can be helpful to guide sports medicine professionals in evaluation and management of young runners at risk for impaired bone health.
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: Track/Field, Injury prevention, Female athlete, Stress fractures, Running Epidemiology Source Type: research