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Bone Turnover Alterations after Completing a Multistage Ultra-Trail: A Case Study.
Carlos Castellar-Otín1, Miguel Lecina2, Francisco Pradas1
1ENFYRED Research Group, Faculty of Health and Sports, University of Zaragoza, 22002 Huesca, Spain.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 28, 2022
Summary
This study tracked bone turnover markers in ultra-endurance athletes. Extreme running significantly altered bone metabolism, suggesting these markers could predict stress fracture risk.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Bone Physiology
- Endurance Sports
Background:
- Ultra-endurance running poses significant physiological stress.
- Understanding bone metabolism changes is crucial for athlete health and injury prevention.

