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( Stress fracture)
A stress fracture is one type of incomplete fracture in bones. It is caused by "unusual or repeated stress"[1] This is in contrast to other types of fractures, which are usually characterized by a solitary, severe impact. It could be described as a very small sliver or crack in the bone;[2] this is why it is sometimes dubbed "hairline fracture". It typically occurs in weight-bearing bones, such as the tibia (bone of the lower leg) and metatarsals (bones of the foot). It is a common sports injury, and more than half of the cases are associated with athletics.[3] Stress fractures usually have only a few symptoms. A stress fracture could present as a generalized area of pain and tenderness associated with weight bearing. Usually when running, a stress fracture in the leg or foot will cause severe pain at the beginning of the run, moderate pain in the middle of the run, and severe pain at the end and after the run.
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How to Recognize and Prevent Soft Tissue Injuries by rob tendick
Soft tissue injury; we all have probably heard this term used before by a doctor or an athlete or a coach, but what exactly is an injury to the soft tissue? Well, the term soft tissue is referring the tendons, ligaments, and of course muscles through...
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