An anterior tibial stress fracture is one of the most serious stress fractures in runners and jumping athletes. It occurs along the front (anterior cortex) of the shin bone — an area under high tension and with a poor blood supply. When a fracture line develops here, it can appear on an X-ray as [...]
A pelvic stress fracture is a relatively common cause of hip, groin, or buttock pain in active individuals, particularly in endurance runners. While stress fractures of the pelvis are less frequent than those of the shin, they can be challenging to diagnose early. This blog will discuss what a pelvic stress fracture feels like, [...]
Recovering from an injury can be frustrating, particularly for athletes and active individuals who want to maintain fitness while allowing their bodies to heal. An innovative rehabilitation tools available today is the anti-gravity treadmill, also known as Alter G training. This specialised equipment enables users to run or walk with reduced weight-bearing stress. Initially [...]
Rib stress fractures are relatively uncommon but important overuse injuries in athletes — particularly in sports involving repetitive movement, such as rowing and throwing. Recognising them early is crucial for a timely recovery and return to sport. So how do we diagnose and treat a rib stress fracture? What is a rib stress fracture? [...]
While relatively uncommon, elbow stress fractures can significantly impact athletes and individuals involved in repetitive arm movements. The most common type is olecranon stress fracture. This blog discusses diagnosing and managing elbow stress fractures, emphasising olecranon stress fractures. What is a Stress Fracture? A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone caused [...]
A wrist stress fracture is uncommon but can significantly impact athletes and active people. These injuries occur when repetitive stress exceeds the bone's ability to repair itself, resulting in small cracks. This article looks at the types of wrist stress fractures, their causes and symptoms, how we diagnose them, and treatment options. Types of [...]
Patellar stress fractures are rare but important injuries to recognise, particularly in athletes and physically active people. They're often confused with other causes of anterior knee pain, such as patellofemoral pain, knee arthritis, and tendonitis. So how do you diagnose and manage a patellar stress fracture? What is a patellar stress fracture? A stress [...]
Stress fractures of the ankle occur in active people — athletes, military recruits, and sportspeople. They're more common in the metatarsal, navicular, and calcaneus bones. A stress fracture in the talus is a less common cause of ankle pain and swelling. So how do talar stress fractures present, and what do we do about [...]
Stress fractures — small cracks in the bone — are common in runners and in people who do repetitive high-impact activities. Rest, modified activity, and strength training are the usual ways to manage them, but newer technologies can accelerate healing and return to sport. One such technology is LIPUS treatment, a type of ultrasound [...]
Two of the most common causes of shin pain in runners and athletes are shin splints and stress fractures. The symptoms overlap, so telling them apart can be tricky — yet it matters, because the two are treated very differently. Here's how we determine shin splints vs stress fractures, and how we treat each. [...]
