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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Bone stress injuries (BSIs) are prevalent orthopedic conditions with significant short- and long-term consequences.
  • Training load capacity is a critical determinant in BSI occurrence, influenced by various risk factors.
  • Existing research has identified numerous isolated BSI risk factors but lacks a holistic analysis of their cumulative impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for a personalized approach to training load monitoring for optimizing athlete health and performance.
  • To introduce the concept of a "cumulative risk profile" for assessing an individual's capacity to handle training loads.
  • To provide a narrative review of BSI risk factors, their relationship with training load, and the importance of individualized assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of existing literature on bone stress injuries and training load.
  • Definition and conceptualization of the "cumulative risk profile" based on the integration of multiple risk factors.
  • Discussion of the relationship between training load, individual risk factors, and BSI development.

Main Results:

  • Numerous isolated risk factors for BSIs have been identified in scientific literature.
  • The integrative and cumulative nature of these risk factors is crucial for determining an individual's specific load capacity.
  • A personalized, holistic assessment of risk factors can guide training load management.

Conclusions:

  • Athletes possess a unique cumulative risk profile that dictates their capacity to tolerate specific training loads.
  • Individualizing training load based on a holistic assessment of risk factors is essential for BSI prevention.
  • Implementing a cumulative risk profile approach can optimize athlete health and enhance performance outcomes.