Foot Health Tips & Care » muscle fatigue http://www.foothealthtips.com All about your foot! Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:09:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Stress fracture symptoms and cause http://www.foothealthtips.com/stress-fracture-symptoms-and-cause.php http://www.foothealthtips.com/stress-fracture-symptoms-and-cause.php#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:02:52 +0000 jk http://www.foothealthtips.com/?p=90 Symptoms of stress fracture include present as a generalized area of pain and tenderness associated with weight bearing. patients suffering form this experience severe severe pain at the beginning mild pain in the middle of running and heavy pain towards the end.

Stress fracture occurs when the bone fails to modify and repair itself owing to excess stress . This cause the bone of seating regions to crash.  sudden usage of legs also leads to stress fracture as the foot is not used to it. People suffering from osteoporosis may also suffer  from stress fracture. Muscle fatigue can also cause stress fracture. History of previous stress fractures have also been identified as a risk factor.

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]]> http://www.foothealthtips.com/stress-fracture-symptoms-and-cause.php/feed 0 Stress Fracture Treatment http://www.foothealthtips.com/stress-fracture-treatment.php http://www.foothealthtips.com/stress-fracture-treatment.php#comments Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:33:24 +0000 admin http://www.foothealthtips.com/?p=23 Treatment will depend on the location of the stress fracture. Most stress fractures will heal if you reduce your level of activity and wear protective footwear for two to four weeks. Non impact aerobic activity such as swimming, rowing, cross-country skiing, walking or bicycling to maintain cardiovascular fitness. Though the pain may subside after the second week of treatment, returning to a normal exercise routine can delay healing and can cause permanent damage. Your doctor may apply a cast to your foot or recommend that you use crutches until the bone heals. In some patients, surgery may be needed to ensure proper healing. In some cases, you may need surgery so that the orthopaedist can insert a screw in the bone to ensure proper healing.

Stress fractures that don’t heal properly can develop into complete breaks of the bone and can become a chronic problem; therefore, it is better to prevent them in the first place. Here’s what you can do:

* Slowly increase any new sports activity. Gradually increase time, speed and distance; a 10 percent increase per week is fine.
* Maintain a healthful diet. Eat calcium and vitamin D-rich foods to help build bone strength.
* Alternate your activities. For example, you can alternate jogging with swimming or cycling.
* If pain or swelling returns, stop the activity. Rest for a few days. If pain continues, see an orthopaedist.
* Strength training can help prevent early muscle fatigue and prevent the loss of bone density that comes with aging.

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