Emily Kraus

07/17/2020

I had the opportunity to chat with the talented Sports Nutritionist Anne Guzman discussing relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-s) and overuse injuries in runners and how they relate to . We cover lots of interesting topics including:
-the impact of low energy availability on bone health and other aspects of performance and physiology
-the importance of getting calcium and vitamin D through the diet where possible
-why rest is such a crucial part of the training cycle, necessary for optimal bone health
-oral contraception and missed periods in female athletes
-the natural process of puberty and how young athletes can re-frame their process as their own and avoid comparisons

I hope you're able to take away some actionable insights from our discussion. Thanks for listening. See the link below at Prokit for the podcast link.
https://theprokit.com/posts/dr-emily-kraus-bone-health/

“There’s still this notion that, in female athletes, that it’s ok to lose their period during high intensity training in the middle of a season, cross country or track and

07/12/2020

I still see young female athletes in my clinic who think it's normal to lose their period during heavy bouts of training. Fired up, I made this infographic to help educate coaches, parents, and athletes some misconceptions related to hormonal contraception and bone health. If you know teams or individuals you think would benefit from this type of education, please share! Knowledge is power. 🦴💪🏼

03/28/2020

Essential Strength Training for Endurance Athletes — Did you know individuals should participate in resistance training 2-3 times per week? Most endurance athletes fall well below these guidelines. This week, walks me through some of his top at-home resistance exercises. If you haven’t introduced a strength program into your training, now’s your chance. Watch me wobble through these basics. It’s sure to boost your confidence (and give you a good 😂)

11/26/2019

Thank you British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) for giving me the platform to share my thoughts on how we can reframe the women's running culture from the lens of the medical professional.

Let’s start to discuss how we can reframe women’s running culture from the lens of the medical professional. By Emily Kraus, MD It was the day after elite runner Mary Cain bravely shared her riveting story of the unhealthy pressures and emotional abuse she experienced while trainin...

07/26/2019

Fall sports are right around the corner! Start off on the right foot with a pre-season running screen. Details below!

04/17/2019

I feel incredibly fortunate to have a job that allows me study important topics like bone health in runners of all ages and distances. We’ve made some great strides thanks to hardworking members on our research teams and the always encouraging, brilliant mentorship we consistently receive.
The AMSSM conference gave us the chance to share some of our research with colleagues and brainstorm our next directions. Stay tuned for more exciting research to come! @ Marriott Marquis Houston