Bernie DePalma did respond to e-mail and said athletes were on break last week, and will be back Monday. He said he would let me know practice schedules for the week, and let me know which days are good to come.
And of course every Sunday is research day. As promised a low-down of information on Stress Fractures...
Basic Info
-A stress fracture is caused by overuse, and seen commonly among athletes.
-Usually, a fracture or broken bone is caused by a car crash, or a fall. But in this case it is due to a high force causing the fracture
-Occurs when forces are lower, but going for a long time= "fatigue fractures"
-Most commonly seen among athletes who jump and run on hard surfaces. Such as basketball players, ballet dancers, and long distance runners.
-Can occur in any bone, most commonly seen in the foot and shin bones. Rarely seen in upper body because the weight of your body is is not supported by yours arms, as it is in legs.
Diagnosing
-X-rays usually don't show stress fractures, may show evidence of bone healing around the fracture.
- MRI or bone scan may be necessary if the injury is unclear or the problem doesn't resolve with treatment.
Causes
-Bone is constantly undergoing changes to adapt to its environment.
-Increasing activity in a short amount of time.
-Dietary abnormalities or menstrual irregularities. Any problems with dieting (poor nutrition, anorexia, bulimia) or menstruation (amenorrhea) may place a person at higher risk for a stress fracture.
-This puts young female athletes at a larger risk to develop a stress fracture.
Treatments
-Best treatment is get rest for the fractured spot.
- Weight-bearing should be avoided, using crutches, or maybe even getting a cast.
-"If there is pain, don't do it".- Rule of thumb
-Ice injured area.
-Wear proper footwear, increase activities gradually.
-Can occur in any bone, most commonly seen in the foot and shin bones. Rarely seen in upper body because the weight of your body is is not supported by yours arms, as it is in legs.
Diagnosing
-X-rays usually don't show stress fractures, may show evidence of bone healing around the fracture.
- MRI or bone scan may be necessary if the injury is unclear or the problem doesn't resolve with treatment.
Causes
-Bone is constantly undergoing changes to adapt to its environment.
-Increasing activity in a short amount of time.
-Dietary abnormalities or menstrual irregularities. Any problems with dieting (poor nutrition, anorexia, bulimia) or menstruation (amenorrhea) may place a person at higher risk for a stress fracture.
-This puts young female athletes at a larger risk to develop a stress fracture.
Treatments
-Best treatment is get rest for the fractured spot.
- Weight-bearing should be avoided, using crutches, or maybe even getting a cast.
-"If there is pain, don't do it".- Rule of thumb
-Ice injured area.
-Wear proper footwear, increase activities gradually.
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