Prior Sports Specialization Elevates Risk For Lower Extremity Stress Fractures In Female Military Cadets

SOURCE: National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)

DALLAS, TX – New research suggests that prior sports specialization is associated with an increased risk of a lower extremity stress fracture in female U.S. Service Academy cadets, but not males during their first year of service. The study, Prior Sport Specialization is Associated With Lower Extremity Stress Fracture in Female Service Academy Cadets is being presented today as part of the Journal of Athletic Training, the scientific journal of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, later this year.

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