The Claim
A one-point increase in Female Athlete Triad Cumulative Risk Assessment score is associated with a 26% increased risk of trabecular-rich bone stress injuries.
What the research says
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For every one-point increase in the Female Athlete Triad risk score, the likelihood of developing a specific type of bone stress injury increases by 26%.
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A one-point increase in Female Athlete Triad Cumulative Risk Assessment score is associated with a 26% increased risk of trabecular-rich bone stress injuries, indicating that even small accumulations of risk factors—such as one episode of amenorrhea or a slight drop in BMI—contribute meaningfully to injury susceptibility.
When a woman has low energy availability or stops having periods, her body makes less estrogen. This causes bone cells that break down bone to become more active, while bone cells that build bone become less active. Over time, the inner spongy part of the bone loses density and becomes weaker, making it more likely to crack under stress.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that for every small sign of poor health—like missing periods or being underweight—female runners had a 26% higher chance of getting a specific type of bone injury. It shows that even tiny problems add up and make injuries more likely.
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