In this blog we discuss the causes and treatment of stress fractures in your feet.
Stress fractures occur over time, with a moderate amount of pressure being applied to a bone which eventually can cause it to break without dislocating it—as is often the case with a sudden traumatic bone fracture. Because the feet and ankles bear the weight of our bodies every day, stress fractures in these areas are... Read more »
Some of the symptoms of a stress fracture include: Pain that gets worse during weight-bearing activity and feels better during rest Swelling in the ankle or ...
A stress fracture is defined as a hairline fracture that is generally the result of stress the bones endure from high impact activities such as running. Because of this, the feet and lower legs are often susceptible to developing a stress fracture. It is beneficial to implement...
Stress fractures are micro cracks in a bone. They originate from repetitive force most commonly in running or repeatedly jumping up and down. They can also occur with normal use of a bone that’s co…
The only cracks you should worry about stepping on are inside your feet. Dr. Sanjay Patel of Hamden, CT discusses stress fractures.
Below, we take a closer look at how stress fractures are prevented and how you can treat them if one develops.
Choose your activities carefully if you have stress fractures in your feet, warns the doctors of Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists of Arizona.
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A stress fracture is the result of repetitive injury to the same area. It begins as a hairline fissure in the bone and causes pain that begins as slight discomfort and progresses over a period of time.
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