Listen "90: How to Prevent Bone Stress Fractures: Bone Health for Runners with Dr. Nathan Carlson"
Episode Synopsis
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
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:
78: Tendinopathy and Tendon Health with Dr. Alex Nelson
76: What to Eat Before Runs, Recovery Nutrition, and Low Energy Availability
63: How to Start Running Again After Injury
💻 Visit lauranorrisrunning.com and runtothefinish.com for thousands of free articles on all things running, from training tips to gear reviews.
🎙️ Please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow and comment on Spotify. If You enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend!
👉 Follow us @treadlightlyrunning @runtothefinish and @lauranorrisrunning on Instagram!
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
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:
78: Tendinopathy and Tendon Health with Dr. Alex Nelson
76: What to Eat Before Runs, Recovery Nutrition, and Low Energy Availability
63: How to Start Running Again After Injury
💻 Visit lauranorrisrunning.com and runtothefinish.com for thousands of free articles on all things running, from training tips to gear reviews.
🎙️ Please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow and comment on Spotify. If You enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend!
👉 Follow us @treadlightlyrunning @runtothefinish and @lauranorrisrunning on Instagram!
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