Reduced vertical impact loading in female runners with medically diagnosed injuries: a prospective investigation Irene S Davis, Bradley J Bowser, David R Mullineauz Br J Sports Med doi:10.1136/bjsports-2015-094579 Quote: Background Running has been critical to human survival. Therefore, the high rate of injuries experienced by modern day runners is puzzling.
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Reduced vertical impact loading in female runners with medically diagnosed injuries