Stress Fracture?

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When it comes to running injury, nothing strikes more fear into all runners other than hearing the words “stress fracture.” And if truth be told, stress fractures have always been on the top of my list of deep, gut-wrenching running injury fears.

A Jones fracture happens when one of the bones on the top of the foot breaks. It often affects athletes. It can take time to heal because there is limited blood flow to the area. Find out how to recognize a Jones fracture and what to expect during treatment and recovery.

Stress Fracture of the Foot - What You Can Do

Stress Fracture Recovery and Treatment Guide | Stress fracture treatment varies depending on location and severity. Early diagnosis can prevent bone damage and further complications.

Stress fractures, also called hairline fractures, are a tiny crack in a bone that will widen and worsen over time. While they can certainly occur anywhere in the body, the most common stress fractures…

So this really isn't the thing you want to be given (aka pay for) at the doctor's office as a runner. It seems I have a metatarsal stress fracture in my right foot. According to OrthoInfo a stress fracture is "a small crack in a bone, or severe bruising within a bone. Most stress fractures are caused by overuse and repetitive activity, and are common in runners and athletes who participate in running sports, such as soccer and basketball." Recovery time for healing is 6-8 weeks. How it…

Do you have a stress fracture from running? What caused it and what do you need to do to get back running?

Plus: Info on cortisone shots and orthotics.

Stress Fracture Recovery and Treatment Guide | Stress fracture treatment varies depending on location and severity. Early diagnosis can prevent bone damage and further complications.

Stress fractures, also called hairline fractures, are a tiny crack in a bone that will widen and worsen over time. While they can certainly occur anywhere in the body, the most common stress fractures…

Plus: Info on cortisone shots and orthotics.

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A stress fracture is one of the most common running injuries. Find out how to know if you have a stress fracture and how to avoid and treat one.

Stress Fracture Symptoms & How to Speed Up Recovery Stress fractures account for over 10 percent of all injuries in sports medicine clinics, and they’re some of the most common running injuries th...

Stress Fracture Symptoms & How to Speed Up RecoveryStress fractures account for over 10 percent of all injuries in sports medicine clinics, and they’re some of the most common running injuries there ar...