How to Handle Stress Fractures | Ohio State Sports Medicine

Stress fractures are overuse fractures of the legs and feet. The repetitive stress from high-intensity and high-volume running may lead to stress fractures. You may notice bone tenderness not associated with trauma or constant pain that does not decrease with rest.

Here, we explain how to handle stress fractures to get back to your regular activity level as quickly and safely as possible.

Learn more about how The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center treats stress fractures: https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/sports-medicine/injuries/leg

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