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    The Stronger Stride Podcast

    The Stronger Stride Podcast

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    A podcast about running and more! A weekly conversation with accomplished athletes, health professionals, and weekend warriors on how and why they do what they do. We aspire to share value on topics surrounding training, nutrition, injury prevention, and mental strategies to not only improve your performance but enhance your life. Your hosts, Lydia Mckay; Physiotherapist and Personal Trainer, and Sophie Lane; Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Running Coach, are passionate about running and are excited to help you run stronger!

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    195. Stress Fractures and Bone Health in Runners

    195. Stress Fractures and Bone Health in Runners

    May 3, 2025
    1h 14m

    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


  1. 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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