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Table 2 Mean and standard deviation of model-predicted peak tibial von Mises stresses during running without a load (0%), or with an additional load of 20% or 30% of body weight (BW) (N = 4)

From: A cross-sectional study of the effects of load carriage on running characteristics and tibial mechanical stress: implications for stress-fracture injuries in women

Load carriage

(% BW)

Tension

(MPa)

Compression

(MPa)

0

101.2 (10.7)

146.3 (8.9)

20

103.7 (17.7)

145.3 (10.1)

30

102.3 (26.0)

147.1 (19.9)