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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