Thursday, February 4, 2010

Distinct Hip and Rearfoot Kinematics in Female Runners With a History of Tibial Stress Fracture

Runners with a previous tibial stress fracture exhibited greater peak hip adduction and rearfoot eversion angles during the stance phase of running compared to healthy controls. A consequence of these mechanics may be altered load distribution within the lower extremity, predisposing individuals to stress fracture.

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