Journal CME, April 2024: Bone health and the masters runner-Bone health and the masters runner

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The document highlights the significance of bone health in masters runners aged 35 and above, focusing on preventing bone stress injuries (BSIs) by optimizing bone health through physical activity, nutrition, and addressing biomechanics correction. It stresses the increased risk of age-related bone loss in masters runners and the importance of sex-specific considerations, especially for women going through perimenopause and menopause. Strategies for enhancing bone health, managing BSIs, and low bone mineral density are discussed, including lifestyle changes, supplements, physical activities, and medical interventions like hormone replacement therapy and bisphosphonates. The text addresses screening for low energy availability, primarily focusing on sex-specific differences and the role of therapies like hormone replacement and bisphosphonates in mitigating bone loss. By emphasizing primary prevention and interventions like bisphosphonates and teriparatide, the document aims to improve bone health and diminish fracture risk in masters runners.

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Bone health and the masters runner

Keywords

bone health

masters runners

bone stress injuries

physical activity

nutrition

biomechanics correction

age-related bone loss

sex-specific considerations

low bone mineral density

hormone replacement therapy