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 ...

She continued on, although her pain was intensifying. “Discomfort during running is normal, expected and tolerated by most all runners,” said Arrington, a nurse in perioperative services for more than ...

A stress fracture of the foot is a tiny crack in one of the bones in your foot. It’s most commonly caused by overuse and usually not the result of falls or other accidents. In fact, you might not even ...

Most people fully recover from shin splints and avoid developing stress fractures. Stress fractures take longer to heal and may require a brace, a walking boot, and crutches. Shin splints and stress ...

A hairline fracture (also known as a stress fracture) is a crack in a bone that most commonly occurs from overuse, such as a sudden increase in physical activity. However, a hairline fracture can also ...