Running Stress Fracture

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he most common injuries can, in most cases, be completely averted if they are detected early. Runners in training can look carefully for signs of such injuries to ensure a comfortable, continued training regimen. Preventative measures, however, are almost all identical in any situation. It is more important to focus on early detection. Stretching and frequent warm ups and cool downs can make the most headway in the direction of injury prevention. In addition, it is a good idea to have proper shoes for the proper foot type and to run on soft and level terrain. Working hard to employ a variety of preventive measures will not only prevent injuries, they will allow a successful athlete to train at his best.

Stress Fractures:
• Local soreness or soreness to the touch around the bone in question is the most common symptom.
• Stress fractures are thin cracks that appear within a bone when too much pressure is repeatedly placed on that bone. X-ray examinations and bone scans are the only way these fractures can be diagnosed. Without early detection, these small fractures can lead directly to serious breaks and even permanent bone misalignment.
• Four or even Eight weeks away from training is really the only effective treatment for this illness.
• All of the aforementioned preventative measures apply

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