Femoral bone stress injuries can be difficult to diagnose, challenging to manage and, particularly at the femoral neck, potentially serious if missed.In this episode of The Rehab Runway, Luke Nelson is joined by physical therapist and running coach Nathan Carlson to discuss the diagnosis and management of femoral neck and femoral shaft bone stress injuries in runners.They cover:How femoral neck and shaft bone stress injuries typically presentKey clinical findings that should raise suspicionThe role of MRICompression-sided vs tension-sided femoral neck injuriesWhen surgical review should be consideredEarly unloading and weight-bearing decisionsStrength training and progressive rehabilitationCriteria for introducing plyometricsReturn-to-run progressionProgressing from easy running back to full trainingWhen blood tests should be consideredWhen to order a DXA scanScreening for low energy availability and other contributors to bone healthA major focus of the episode is looking beyond the injury itself and asking why the runner developed the bone stress injury in the first place.Full show notes:https://www.healthhp.com.au/the-rehab-runway/femoral-bone-stress-injuriesNathan Carlson / Running MateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningmatekc/Website: https://runningmatekc.com/Luke Nelson / The Rehab RunwayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportschiroluke/Website: https://www.healthhp.com.au/

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