Being a runner does not mean that bone stress injuries are inevitable! We bring on a specialist today to discuss running and stress fractures, including how to prevent and treat bone stress injuries.
Discussion points include:
- What is a bone stress injury?
- Understanding stress reactions, stress fractures, and full fractures
- Signs and symptoms of a bone stress injury
- Risk factors for stress fractures
- Does bone location impact your recovery rate?
- How can runners improve their bone mineral density?
- Are some bones more prone to injury?
- Do certain foods help prevent stress fractures?
- Does your body weight increase your risk of bone stress injury?
Connect with Nathan at @runningmatekc on Instagram and find both free and purchasable resources at https://runningmatekc.com/
References:
- PMID: 36376061
- PMID: 36720584
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