Why Female Runners Keep Getting Injured

🎙️ This week, we’re tackling a conversation that’s exploding across social media: why are so many female runners getting injured? From bone stress fractures to burnout, we sit down with Chartered Physiotherapist Yasmin Palfrey, who specialises in injury recovery and rehabilitation, to uncover what’s really going on. 🏃‍♀️💥Why Female Runners Keep Getting Injured Uplift Conversations, Season 02, Ep. 59▪️ What RED-S actually is – and why so many runners haven’t heard of it▪️ The under-fuelling trap – how 70% of long-distance runners may be affected▪️ Bone stress injuries explained – from shin splints to full fractures▪️ The period “red flag” most women overlook▪️ Why the pill can mask early warning signs▪️ Social pressure, body image & overtraining culture▪️ How to recover properly (and why rest is non-negotiable)▪️ When to see a physio, doctor or nutritionist