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Stress Fractures in Runners

July 2, 2023

If you know anything about stress fractures, you know it is a runner's biggest fear to have, solely for the reason of putting runners out of commission for an extended period. One of the best ways to decrease your chance of ever getting one is to learn about it, so in this episode, Dr. Stephanie Mundt will discuss…

• What is a stress fracture, and is it the same as a stress reaction? 
• What is a high-risk stress fracture?
• Signs and symptoms of stress fractures 
• Risk factors for stress fractures? 
• What are ways to avoid a stress fracture?

Stephanie Mundt, PT, DPT, OCS, is a physical therapist and running coach in Phoenix, Arizona. She started her physical therapy & coaching business, Volante PT and Performance, in 2020 to specialize in the rehabilitation and performance of runners. Stephanie has a special interest in working with athletes who have a history of eating disorders or disordered eating, relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S), and bone stress injuries, as she experienced the effects of these issues first-hand as a long-distance runner in high school and college.