Optimizing Bone Health for Long-Distance Runners

Dr. Bethany Brausen (Kozak) (she/her) is passionate about treating runners, including those with pelvic floor conditions. She is a former Division I track & cross country athlete at the University of South Dakota (USD), where she was part of 6x Summit League Champion Teams. She continues to run with local teams in the Twin Cities, MN. She holds a BS and BA in Exercise Science and Spanish from USD, a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, and she is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist after completing her residency at MHealth Fairview. She also has specialty training in pelvic floor treatment from Herman & Wallace and runs coaching certification through UESCA.

Having experienced multiple bone stress injuries herself as a runner, she not only understands the frustrations but also made it her mission to help others reduce injury risk and bridge the gap between rehab and performance. Her individualized, goal-oriented approach emphasizes injury risk reduction through movement optimization, hands-on techniques, and effective loading. Her aim is to help active individuals reach not only the finish line but also future starting lines, healthy.