Common Runners’ Injury: Stress Fractures of the Foot
The growing popularity of marathons among beginning runners has contributed to the increase in repetitive stress injuries, including stress fractures of the foot, seen by foot and ankle surgeons.
A Winning Strategy: Don't Play Through Pain
Sometimes athletes can be their own worst enemy especially when they continue to play following an injury to a foot or ankle. Surgeons stress the importance of proper diagnosis, prompt treatment and full healing and rehabilitation.