Stress Fractures: The Overuse Injury Young Athletes Don't See Coming
· 5 min read
Tags: Athletes, Parents, Coaches, Injury Prevention
Stress fractures account for 20% of sports medicine visits. Why youth bones are uniquely vulnerable, the connection to RED-S and low energy availability, and a prevention framework every family should know.
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