Introduction

Can you tell a bone stress reaction from a stress fracture? What is safe cross-training for the athlete with bone stress injury? Dr Stuart Warden joins Drs Chelsea Cooman and Dan Chapman to map out the key principles for rehabilitation of low-risk bone stress injuries: (1) manage load, (2) consider healing supplements, (3) maintain fitness, (4) address muscle function, (5) recommence and progress running, and (6) reduce risk of subsequent injury. This episode, Part 1, covers key rehabilitation principles 1-4; stay tuned for Part 2, which covers key principles 5 and 6. Check out the article on the JOSPT website: https://bit.ly/3BLt4Cz