Dr. Nathan Carlson, a Kansas City-based physical therapist and coach specializing in runners and triathletes, dives deep into the world of bone health. He explains what bone stress injuries are and how to distinguish between stress reactions and fractures. Dr. Carlson highlights key risk factors and shares nutrition tips—like the importance of calcium and vitamin D—to boost bone density. He also discusses the impact of body weight on injury risks and offers insights into safe training methods for young athletes to prevent these common issues.

Chris Johnson and Nathan Carlson discuss Bone Stress Injuries and Lower Limb Tendinopathies in runners, covering examination, imaging, treatment, prognosis, and communication. They emphasize training considerations, imaging importance, prevention strategies, and personalized exercise treatments for optimal recovery.