Bone Stress Injury Rehab for Boise Runners
Bone stress injuries can sideline even the most experienced runners.
At Fit & Function, we help runners heal from BSIs the right way—with progressive, evidence-based rehab that guides you from rest to full return.
No vague advice. No cookie-cutter timelines. Just a plan that matches your unique injury, training goals, and lifestyle.
Not All Bone Stress Injuries Are the Same
“Bone stress injury” is a broad term that includes stress reactions, stress fractures, and everything in between. Recovery isn’t just about waiting—it’s about knowing where your injury falls on the spectrum and what your body can tolerate at each stage.
That’s where most generic advice falls short. We take a much more precise approach:
We identify the true stage and severity of your injury.
We help you find the sweet spot between underloading and overloading.
We tailor your rehab plan to match both your injury and your goals.
Why Runners Get Bone Stress Injuries
Most runners we work with don’t get injured because they’re lazy or doing everything wrong. They get injured because something—mileage, fueling, recovery, or stress—outpaces what their body can handle.
Common contributing factors include:
Training errors (sudden mileage increases, hard surfaces, terrain changes)
Low energy availability or poor fueling habits
Poor sleep or high life stress
Menstrual irregularities or RED-S (in female athletes)
Biomechanical issues or strength deficits
We’ll help you identify the most likely contributors in your case and build a plan that keeps your body stronger in the long run.
Why Cookie-Cutter Rehab Falls Short
Too often, runners are told to “just rest for six weeks” with no plan for what comes next. That’s a recipe for re-injury.
Here’s what we do differently:
We stay hands-on throughout every stage—from offloading to full return.
We educate you about why your injury happened and what to watch for moving forward.
We use strength, biomechanics, and fueling conversations to build a more resilient runner—not just check a recovery box.
What Real BSI Rehab Should Look Like
The early phase of recovery isn’t just about resting—it’s about finding the right amount of load. Resting too long without guided reloading can leave bones less prepared for impact.
Here’s how we typically guide you through BSI rehab:
Relative Offloading: We help you stay active while minimizing strain on the bone (e.g., walk breaks, cross-training, terrain adjustments).
Progressive Loading: We reintroduce stress in stages—starting with low-load activities like biking, then walking, and eventually run-walks.
Strength Training: We prioritize heavy, slow resistance work (like single-leg strength and calf loading) to promote bone remodeling.
Return to Run: We use a gradual, criteria-based protocol that builds durability—not just symptom relief.
We also collaborate on nutrition and recovery strategies if we suspect under-fueling or sleep debt is part of the picture.
Your Injury, Your Timeline
Every bone stress injury has its own story. We work with you to find the right pace—not rushing, not stalling—and make sure every step has a purpose. Whether you’re training for your first 5K or your next Boston Qualifier, we’ll tailor your rehab to what matters most to you.
Why Runners Choose Fit & Function
We specialize in running injuries. That means we don’t just treat pain—we look at your training, your movement patterns, and your goals. You’ll never get a handout or be told to just stop running. Instead, we build a plan around what matters most to you.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Longer evaluations and one-on-one care every session
A deep understanding of running mechanics and injury patterns
Progressive strength and movement plans tailored to your training level
A collaborative approach to keep you running safely when possible
We don’t take shortcuts, and we don’t rush. Our model is built to go deeper so you can recover smarter.
Looking For More Info On Bone Stress Injuries?
If you’re looking to really understand bone stress injuries—how they happen, how to prevent them, and what recovery should actually look like—we’ve written extensively on the topic:
Bone Stress Injuries in Runners: Learn why these injuries happen and what every runner should know about early warning signs.
Preventing Bone Stress Injuries: Discover the biggest risk factors—and what you can do today to reduce your chances of ending up injured.
Treating Bone Stress Injuries in Runners: See how we approach rehab from both a clinical and coaching perspective to get runners back smarter, not just faster.
These guides go far beyond the basics and give you a real look at our clinical philosophy.
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