The Dreaded Stress Fracture Stress fractures are a common injury sustained in athletes who participate in high impact activities. They are loathed by athletes because they inevitably require time off from their beloved sport with substantial modification of their training. In runners, bone stress tends to be the result of abnormal loading on an […]
Read MoreThe Troublesome Tendon
Most athletes have experienced some type of tendon injury during their athletic career and can relate to the familiar ache or pain associated with ‘tendonitis.” Tendon pain usually lingers for quite some time and they are also frequently recurrent, putting a significant damper on your ability to train consistently. Now the following explanation about tendon […]
Read MoreWhy is Physical Therapy Important After Being Diagnosed with a Stress Fracture?
Here is a sample statement that I have heard from many runners over the past few years: Runner: “Oh, I have never needed physical therapy, my only injuries have been stress fractures.” After this statement, we generally talk for a little bit longer, I ask a few questions, and oftentimes it comes up that the […]
Read MoreWhy is Physical Therapy Important After Being Diagnosed with a Stress Fracture?
Here is a sample statement that I have heard from many runners over the past few years: Runner: “Oh, I have never needed physical therapy, my only injuries have been stress fractures.” After this statement, we generally talk for a little bit longer, I ask a few questions, and oftentimes it comes up that the […]
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