PODIATRIST DISCUSSES HOW TO AVOID STRESS FRACTURES

“You might not have had an injury, but you could still get a stress fracture, which is microscopic damage to the bone,” says Velimir Petkov, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist with Premier Podiatry in Clifton, New Jersey. “You can get them by wearing flip-flops, sandals, or shoes that fail to provide sufficient cushioning and shock absorption. Walking, jumping, running, or even standing for extended periods of time can cause stress fractures.”

 

Dr. Velimir Petkov

 

The Remedy Rx: “Wearing comfortable shoes with good padding, as well as getting plenty of Vitamin D and calcium is important in preventing stress fractures,” says Dr. Petkov. “Your primary care doctor can order a bone density test to verify your bone mass.”

 

Source: MSN

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News.