Female Gender
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Decreased Bone Density
Poor Flexibility
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Stress Fractures
by Laura Inverarity, D.O.
for About.comUpdated March 20, 2006
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
Stress fractures are among the most common sports injuries. They often result from participation in sports activities that involve running and jumping. The following list reviews common risk factors in the development of stress fractures:
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