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136. Bone Stress Injuries: How to Catch Them Early & Treat Effectively

136. Bone Stress Injuries: How to Catch Them Early & Treat Effectively

Update: 2025-06-24
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In this episode of PT Snacks Podcast, host Kasey Hankins addresses the challenge of identifying and treating bone stress injuries (BSIs) before they progress into stress fractures. Kasey delves into the biology of bone stress, detailing how osteoblasts and osteoclasts respond to stress, and discusses common risk factors for BSIs among athletes and military personnel. The episode offers practical advice on clinical assessment, including the limitations of x-rays and the benefits of MRIs, and provides strategies for effective treatment and prevention through offloading, load restoration, and performance enhancement phases. Listeners are encouraged to watch out for early symptoms and are directed to additional resources for continuing education.

00:00 Introduction to Bone Stress Injuries
01:15 Understanding Bone Stress Injuries (BSIs)
04:18 Risk Factors and Clinical Presentation
07:20 Diagnosis and Imaging Techniques
09:15 Treatment and Rehabilitation Phases
13:03 Summary and Additional Resources

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136. Bone Stress Injuries: How to Catch Them Early & Treat Effectively

136. Bone Stress Injuries: How to Catch Them Early & Treat Effectively

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