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Load Carriage Increases Mechanical Loading Rates During Walking

He Wang, Ball State University
Jeff Frame, Ball State University
Elicia Ozimek, Ball State University
Cara Reedstrom, Boise State University
Daniel Leib, Boise State University
Eric Dugan, Boise State University

Abstract

Stress fracture is an overuse bone injury. It is a result of excessively repetitive loads acting on the bone over time which leads to fatigue induced bone microdamage [1,2]. Mechanical loading and loading rate are two major factors related to stress fracture development.

Suggested Citation

He Wang, Jeff Frame, Elicia Ozimek, Cara Reedstrom, Daniel Leib, and Eric Dugan. "Load Carriage Increases Mechanical Loading Rates During Walking" 34th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics.. Aug. 2010.
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/eric_dugan/20



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