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A stress fracture foot can occur as a result of
perpetual load on the feet. Long distance runners are prone to this type
of foot injury. With time, the fatigued muscles transfer stress to the
bone, resulting in a small disruption (a foot stress fracture). The
symptoms are:
A) Tenderness and swelling on the bone.
B) Pain in
the affected bone while working out.
For more information on
"foot stress fracture", read
External Stressors.
Understanding the
stressors and having relevant information on stress reduction is of
prime importance to identify your problem. Once you have passed through
the identification step, your stressors can be easily managed. Certain
stress management tools, stress management games and stress management
courses are also there to come to your aid.
High impact sports
such as running, track, basketball and gymnastics can increase the risk
of stress fractures. These sports lead to trauma due to the repetitive
stress on the foot which strikes the ground again and again. To reduce
stress between workouts or competitions, if an athlete does not take
short breaks, he risks a stress fracture.
The most grand
treatment for foot stress fractures is to take rest for stress relief.
Players need to take a break from the causes of stress fracture, and get
involved in the pain-free stress management activities during the period
when symptoms of stress fractures begin to heal.
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