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Biomechanics and Stress Fractures: Utility of Running Gait Analysis

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Bone stress injury is common in active populations and can be a significant barrier to a healthy lifestyle. Optimal training regimens that maximize osteogenic potential while minimizing fatigue damage remain ideal but remain elusive. Examining evidence related to the complex etiology of bone stress injury reveals key factors associated with injury. Biomechanical factors, specifically bone stress and strain, are introduced as proximate causes of injury. Key components of bone stress and strain are introduced and discussed. Targets for intervention are identified with emphasis on bone strength, load management, and running mechanics. Because each individual with bone stress injury has a unique presentation, clinicians need to fully examine the web of determinants that interact to influence bone-specific load and load capacity and direct personalized interventions accordingly.

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Kristen Edmonds, SPT for assistance in structure and video analysis; Anna Becker, SPT for skeletal drawings.

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Meardon, S.A. (2020). Biomechanics and Stress Fractures: Utility of Running Gait Analysis. In: Miller, T.L., Kaeding, C.C. (eds) Stress Fractures in Athletes. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-46919-1_8

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