tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24353186515611297062011-07-28T12:46:51.022-07:00Jeanny 007http://www.blogger.com/profile/17324439489070563724noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435318651561129706.post-29357402823494858112010-03-01T07:25:00.000-08:002010-03-01T07:28:01.293-08:00<h2>What is a stress fracture of the foot?</h2> <p>A <a href="http://www.stressfracturefoot.net/">stress fracture foot</a> can occur as a result of prolonged repeated loads on the legs. Long distance runners are susceptible to this type of injury. Symptoms include:</p> <ul><li>Pain in the affected bone during exercise.</li><li>Tenderness and swelling at a point on the bone.</li></ul> <p>A <a href="http://www.stressfracturefoot.net/fifth-metatarsal-fracture-treatment-information-336079.html">stress fracture</a> in athletes occurs mainly in the lower leg and foot (in the calcaneus, navicular and metatarsal bones). A stress fracture of the 2nd or 3rd metatarsal bone is sometimes called a 'march fracture' because soldiers running in boots often get it!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2435318651561129706-2935740282349485811?l=stressfracturefoot.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jeanny 007http://www.blogger.com/profile/17324439489070563724noreply@blogger.com0