What should a structured assessment involve following stress reaction?
What other things can help if you have had a lower limb bone stress reaction and want to return to running safely? In my opinion as a health professional who has seen many runners go through this process, there are a few things we need to get right. ...
How to improve bone density
I have been told my bone density is low – what can I do to help? Include calcium in your diet Recommended levels for adults is 1000Mg of calcium per day. Good sources of calcium include dairy products, almonds, broccoli, kale, and soy products such as...
Bone stress in runners – some of the culprits
As a health professional who treats many runners, I am very concerned by the number of clients presenting to me with bone stress issues. Certainly females strongly outweigh males with this issue. However it is not only isolated to the chicks. It...
Fear and Orthopaedic Surgery
Fear. It’s a strong word. Orthopaedic surgery. It’s a big deal. Together they can be a viscous bundle, but one I have seen again and again. When we think of surgery, it’s hard not to think about the worst case scenarios. Perhaps you start to worry...
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