According to a study conducted by the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, those who have stress fractures were tested to have low levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D can help reduce the risk of physical injury because it is “intimately linked to the absorption of dietary calcium and phosphorus,” as written by Jason R. Miller, DPM, of Premier Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Pennsylvania. Research suggests that those who do not get enough vitamin D will only absorb about 10% to 15% of calcium and only 50% to 60% of phosphorus, which can affect bone development and eventually, structure. Healthy levels of vitamin D should be maintained daily, as recommended by doctors.
Activities where too much pressure is put on the feet can cause stress fractures. If you have any concerns about your feet contact one of our podiatrists of Active Foot and Ankle Care, LLC. Our doctors will treat your foot and ankle needs.
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.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in New Jersey. We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technologies to treat your foot and ankle needs.
