27 May Stress fractures
Stress fractures
are overuse injuries from repetitive loading without enough rest, generally from running 
or jumping. The majority of stress fractures occur in the foot 
or shin and are common overuse injuries.
A stress fracture is a type of crack in a bone 
that happens over time. Unlike other types of breaks, it is unlikely that there was one specific point in time, or one sudden movement that broke the bone.
Like all tissues in the body, bones break down, adapt, and grow following stress. Weight bearing exercise, like running, is generally great for your bone health – this repetitive trauma makes the body lay down more layers of bone, which makes the bones thicker and stronger. However, if the body does not get enough rest, it gets stuck in the “breaking down” phase and does not have a chance to lay down new layers of bone. In a stress fracture, a crack in the bone occurs after it has been weakened without enough rest to rebuild.
The first step to recovery is rest. Depending on the location and severity of the fracture, this may include wearing a boot or non-weight bearing for a period of time. The best person to determine this is your Orthopaedic Specialist 
and Physiotherapist. The next step is a gradual, controlled return to activity. This is where Physiotherapy can help you to achieve great outcomes following a stress fracture. Physiotherapy will also focus on strengthening any muscle weakness 
or imbalance that you may have that placed you at an increased risk of a stress fracture. You can expect an Expert Physiotherapist to help you with exercises prescription, load management, identifying the root cause of the stress fracture and modifying training to prevent a recurrence. At My Favourite Physio, we have a 3 Stages Post Fracture Rehab Program that will help you to get back to active living after a stress fracture.
So if you have been told that you have a stress fracture or have experienced recurrent stress fractures, ring My Favourite Physio on (02) 9790 4233 or DM us @myfavouritephysio to speak to one of our Expert Physiotherapist today! Let us help you to overcome your stress fracture and get back to active living today!