Why are Stress Fractures Common in Athletes?

Stress fractures are an overuse injury that occurs from repetitive microtrauma to a bone that then causes the bone to crack and break. They tend to be more common in the lower limbs than the upper limbs because the weight-bearing bones found in the lower limb are at risk to repetitive forces and stress absorbed during activities.

3 Signs of an Achilles Tendon Injury

The Achilles tendon is one of the longest tendons in the body and it stretches from the calf muscles all the way down to the heel.  The Achilles tendon is the string of tissue that can be felt above the ankle on the back of the heel.  This tendon is responsible for our ability to point our toes...