Dr. Stephanie Mundt, a physical therapist and former collegiate runner, shares her expertise on bone health and the often-overlooked issue of bone stress injuries in female athletes.From her personal experiences with injuries and recovery, she provides valuable insights into what truly makes bones healthy and why many athletes suffer from misdiagnoses.Listeners will learn actionable strategies to enhance their bone health and understand the critical link between nutrition, training, and injury prevention.Key Takeaways:Understand the critical role of nutrition and energy availability in maintaining bone health.Learn why female athletes should aim for higher bone density than the general population.Identify the common signs of bone stress injuries and the importance of early detection.Discover effective recovery strategies for high-risk bone injuries and the misconception around rest periods.Gain insights on how to communicate symptoms effectively with healthcare providers to ensure proper diagnosis.Dr. Stephanie Mundt is a physical therapist and researcher specializing in bone health for female athletes. With her background as a collegiate runner, she brings a unique perspective on the intersection of sports, health, and injury prevention. Dr. Mundt is passionate about empowering athletes to understand their bodies and prevent injuries.Links and Resources:Feisty Women's Performance PodcastFollow Dr. Mundt on Instagram: @StephMtDptIf you found this episode helpful, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and create insightful content. Join our community for more tips on health and performance.Join us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20th, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Sign up to Receive The Feisty Women's Performance Newsletter:https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-womens-performance/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performanceVisit the Feisty website at https://feisty.co/ for info on all of our events and podcastsSupport our Partners:Eternal: Get 15% off services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.co/ Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ PILLAR Performance: use code FEISTY for 15% off first-purchases at https://pillarperformance.shop/, or https://thefeed.com/ for North American listeners. Wahoo: Learn more about Wahoo Fitness Products at: Wahoo: Learn more at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr
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