Triathlete Tamsyn Moana-Veale flew all the way from Australia to Morocco to compete in the 2014 Larache ATU Sprint Triathlon, only to find out when she got there that she had a stress fracture in her foot that would prevent her from competing in the running portion of the race. However, her doctors gave her the go-ahead to participate in the swimming and cycling segments, so she resolved to at least do her very best during those.

In a way Moana-Veale ended up being able to win vicariously through her training partner Anel Radford, who finished in second place.

A stress fracture can put even the most seasoned athletes out of commission. For assistance with a stress fracture or any other condition of the feet and ankles, speak to podiatrist Sharon L. Pletcher, DPM of Family Foot Center. Dr. Pletcher will examine the afflicted area and recommend the treatment option that she thinks would best suit you.

Dealing with Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle

The Stress Fractures occur on the foot and ankle when muscles in these areas weaken from too much or too little use. Then the feet and ankles lose support when walking or running from the impact of the ground. Since there is no protection the bones receive the full impact of each step. The stress on the feet causes cracks to form in the bones, thus called stress fractures.

What are Stress Fractures?

Stress fractures occur frequently in individuals whose daily activities cause great impact on the feet and ankles. Stress factors are most common among:

-runners                                  
-people affected with Osteoporosis
-play tennis or basketball
-gymnastics
-high impact workouts

Symptoms

Pain from the fractures occur in the area of the fractures, and can be constant or intermittent. It will often cause sharp or dull pain with swelling and tenderness. Engaging in any kind of activity which involves in high impact will aggravate pain.

Treatment

The individual and the degree of injury depend on the fracture of the foot. Some fractures heal very fast while others take longer.

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