A stress fracture is one of the most common injuries that an athlete can experience. Stress fractures most often occur in weight-bearing bones such as the femur, tibia and bones of the foot. A. A ...
Repetitive and excessive stress on a bone can cause stress fractures that most often involve the leg or foot. These are common injuries that many patients overlook until the injury worsens and causes ...
Dr. Sherwin Ho answers the question: 'Stress Fractures vs. Regular Fractures?' July 1, 2009— -- Question: How are stress fractures different from a fracture and how are they best treated? Answer: ...
Shin splints are common in athletes—but persistent pain can signal something more serious. Athletic trainer Travis Nolan explains how untreated shin splints can progress into stress fractures, what ...
Many runners feel aches here and there and, most of the time, with good strength training, nutrition and recovery, the discomfort can addressed. However, when the discomfort is caused by a bone stress ...
The Dallas Mavericks suffered another devastating blow Wednesday when they revealed Dereck Lively II would miss at least the next month with yet another injury. Lively was injured Jan. 14 in a loss to ...
DOCTOR, STUDIES SHOW WOMEN ARE MORE LIKELY THAN MEN TO GET FOOT AND ANKLE STRESS FRACTURES. THEY’RE PAINFUL AND CAN CERTAINLY SLOW DOWN YOUR ACTIVE LIFE. LACEE ...
As many as 5% of male and 20% of female basic trainees develop a stress fracture during military training. Many factors contribute to these numbers, including poor physical condition upon entering the ...
A pair of new studies identify overlooked physiological factors and lack of knowledge around wellness as contributors to risk of stress fracture in women who run. Running is one of the most popular ...