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?
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References:
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