1. Most stress fractures occur secondary to overuse. If the person has normal bone strength, a stress fracture will occur from too much use. If a person has weak bones or osteoporosis then a stress fracture can occur from normal use.
Normal Bone = Stress Fractures = Overuse
Osteoporotic Bone/ Osteopenia = Stress Fractures = Normal Use
2. Pain occurs with increasing amounts of activity. Pain is typically minimal when getting out of bed first thing in the morning but then worsens as the day progresses.
3. Stress fractures most commonly occur in the metatarsals of the feet.
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Last year there were 3.5 million visits to the emergency room for sports related injuries that occurred in children under the age of 14. That is a 5 time increase in the number if sports related injuries compared to the previous 10 years. Why is this occurring?
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