A stress Fracture also known as micro fractures are small cracks in the bone that are caused through repetitive force that is usually caused by overuse. Often occurs from running long distances or jumping excessively without the adequate recovery time or nutrition or having high body weight and can occur with people who have recently started running and have either over-trained or did not wear proper footwear that cushions the impact of running.

Foot

The bone in the feet is extremely important as they weight bear the weight and is responsible for maintain balance due to the unique foot bone structure it allows to distribute the weight and allows the foots to remain comfortable on uneven surfaces such as cobbles. Due to the feet being used every day, the result of a stress fractures occurring more often in the lower limb as opposed to the upper limb.

Lower Leg

The fibula and fibula are extremely important as they weight bear the weight and is used every day as the result stress fractures more often occur in the lower limb as opposed to the upper limb.

Thigh / Upper Leg

The thigh has one bone supporting the structure being the femur. The femur is the long bone that starts from the hip and ends to the knee, and it is also the longest bone in the human body.

Signs and Symptoms

• Specific pain in the area
• Very tender and sore when touching
• Swelling
• Pain when moving, or starting a physical activity
• Pain increases with further use during exercise
• Limping