One of the keys to preventing muscular injuries may be to maintain optimal vitamin D status.
In a new study in the “Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine”, researchers analyzed health metrics of 145 NCAA Division I track athletes. The athletes who were deficient in vitamin D were significantly more likely to sustain a muscular injury over the course of the season.
Conclusions
Maintaining optimal vitamin D status may be key for preventing musculoskeletal injury.
References
Lindsay, A., Jalali, O., Korber, S., Romano, R., Tibone, J. E., Weber, A. E., & Gamradt, S. C. (2019). Hypovitaminosis D Is A Risk Factor for Posterior Chain Muscular Injury in NCAA Division I Track And Field Athletes. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 7(7_suppl5), 2325967119S00400.