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DEXA Scans in Athletes: What Bone Density Z-Scores Really Mean

DEXA Scans in Athletes: What Bone Density Z-Scores Really Mean

by Amber Kindler | Oct 21, 2026 | RED-S (Female Athlete Triad)

When it comes to interpreting DEXA scans in athletes, a result that falls within the “normal” range doesn’t always tell the whole story. Picture this… an athlete has a history of stress fractures, so their provider orders a DEXA scan to evaluate bone density....
Why Do Athletes Keep Getting Stress Fractures? Look Beyond Training Load

Why Do Athletes Keep Getting Stress Fractures? Look Beyond Training Load

by Amber Kindler | Sep 9, 2026 | RED-S (Female Athlete Triad)

Picture this scenario… an athlete begins struggling with stress fractures. They rest, rehab, modify their training, and slowly return to sport. Then… they get another one. At that point, we have to start looking deeper.  Instead of only focusing on what caused too...

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