31: It's Going Tibia Okay: Bone Stress Injuries

In episode #31 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy talk in depth about bone stress injuries: what causes them, how to avoid them, and most importantly how to get back to the activities that you love! They discuss certain populations at increased risk for low energy availability and subsequent bone health issues including athletes in “aesthetic” sports or endurance sports and also new mothers. Dr. Kate shares her experience as a new mom and some of the reasons why breastfeeding and getting back into training can mean greater risk for bone stress injuries: listen to find out why!. They also reference some of the issues that came up in their interview with Dr. Courtney Gleason on Episode #30: Dr. Courtney Gleason:RED-s, Menopause, and Bone Health. If you want to know more about bone stress injuries including: ways to reduce risk, common causes, types, locations and ways to treat bone stress injuries, this episode is worth a listen!