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 ...

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: ...

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 ...

GREENVILLE, S.C.- After months of being cooped up inside, many people are getting back to outdoor activities like walking and running, which raises their risk for stress fractures. As part of our “Ask ...

Bone stress injuries and fractures represent a significant concern in athletic populations, stemming primarily from repetitive mechanical loading that exceeds the bone’s intrinsic capacity for repair.

We’re two weeks away from the 28th Steamtown Marathon. For the first seven Steamtown marathons I trained all spring and summer, and still not a Columbus Day weekend goes by without my thoughts turning ...

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 ...