The researchers found that certain biomechanical factors were associated with multiple stress fractures, including a high foot arch, leg-length inequality, and excessive inward turn of the foot. Forty percent of the fracture-prone women reported menstrual irregularities, compared with about 7% in the control group.
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Definition and Etiology. Eating disorders are syndromes characterized by significant disturbances in eating behavior and by distress or excessive concern about body shape or weight. Presentation varies, but eating disorders often occur with severe medical or psychiatric comorbidity.