195. Stress Fractures and Bone Health in Runners

195. Stress Fractures and Bone Health in RunnersBone 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 happenFuelling - energy availability, REDs, hormonal function and it's impact on bonesBone Mineral Density testing - DEXA Scans, osteopenia vs. osteoporosis. Management pathways.Effective bone training - exercises you can start right nowWhether 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 Injuries02:32 Understanding Bone Stress and Stress Fractures05:06 Personal Experience with Bone Stress Injury07:50 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Bone Stress Injuries10:49 The Importance of Early Intervention13:29 The Dynamics of Bone Health16:11 The Role of Osteoclasts and Osteoblasts19:00 Adapting Bone Health Through Activity26:06 Understanding Bone Healing and Density29:59 The Impact of Energy Deficiency in Sports34:33 Differentiating Bone Stress Injuries40:34 Factors Leading to Bone Stress Injuries46:05 Exploring Osteopenia and Its Implications51:19 Understanding Osteopenia and Bone Density53:51 The Role of Exercise in Bone Health01:01:21 Principles of Bone Adaptation01:10:59 Managing Bone Stress Injuries01:14:17 New ChapterFollow Us:Instagram: ⁠@strongerstride⁠ | ⁠@sophielane⁠ | ⁠@lydia_mckay⁠YouTube: ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠Discount Codes:TAILWINDSTRONG: ⁠15% off Tailwind Nutrition⁠STRONGERSTRIDE: ⁠15% off Vivobarefoot shoes⁠STRONGER15: ⁠15% off Skorcha Sunscreen⁠Thanks for tuning in!TSSP xLet me know if you want a shorter version too for platforms like Spotify or Apple Podcasts.