
Four-Year Study on Preventing Stress Fractures in Male Military Cadets
Reading Time: 3 minutes Introduction Stress fractures represent a significant concern for physically active individuals, particularly those in high-impact training environments such as military academies. The prevalence of stress fractures among American male military academy cadets underscores the need for effective preventive and therapeutic strategies. This article presents findings from a longitudinal study conducted over four years, focusing on sports medicine interventions designed to mitigate the incidence and severity of stress fractures in this population. Epidemiology and Risk Factors Stress fractures are common overuse injuries resulting from repetitive mechanical stress on bone. In the context of military training, the rigorous physical demands placed on...