Rib stress fractures among rowers: a systematic review on return to sports, risk factors and prevention

摘要

INTRODUCTION: Rib stress fractures (RSFs) are injuries frequently sustained by elite rowers with an injury rate of 8-16 over the course of a rowing career, resulting in negative effects on training and performance. For clinical management, the aim of this review was to describe time to return to sports, summarize potentially preventive measures and appraise the evidence on risk factors.