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195. Stress Fractures and Bone Health in Runners


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195. Stress Fractures and Bone Health in Runners
Bone health isn’t just a concern for older adults, it’s a critical part of performance and injury prevention for every runner. In this episode, Lydia shares her personal experience with a current tibial bone stress injury and speak on the science of boney injuries, risk factors, management, prevention and bone health.

We cover:

  • Bone physiology - what bone stress injuries are, how and why they happen
  • Fuelling - energy availability, REDs, hormonal function and it's impact on bones
  • Bone Mineral Density testing - DEXA Scans, osteopenia vs. osteoporosis. Management pathways.
  • Effective bone training - exercises you can start right now

  • Whether you're dealing with a bone injury, working with athletes, or just curious about keeping your skeleton strong—this one's packed with insights.


    TIMESTAMPS:


    00:00 Introduction to Bone Stress Injuries

    02:32 Understanding Bone Stress and Stress Fractures

    05:06 Personal Experience with Bone Stress Injury

    07:50 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Bone Stress Injuries

    10:49 The Importance of Early Intervention

    13:29 The Dynamics of Bone Health

    16:11 The Role of Osteoclasts and Osteoblasts

    19:00 Adapting Bone Health Through Activity

    26:06 Understanding Bone Healing and Density

    29:59 The Impact of Energy Deficiency in Sports

    34:33 Differentiating Bone Stress Injuries

    40:34 Factors Leading to Bone Stress Injuries

    46:05 Exploring Osteopenia and Its Implications

    51:19 Understanding Osteopenia and Bone Density

    53:51 The Role of Exercise in Bone Health

    01:01:21 Principles of Bone Adaptation

    01:10:59 Managing Bone Stress Injuries

    01:14:17 New Chapter


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