Be sure the shoes you are wearing have the proper padding to absorb and support any shock to the body that is created by repetitive strenuous exercise. Never try to run until a stress fracture has completely healed although it is acceptable to substituted other exercises that will not aggravate the fracture. If you are a runner, when the stress fracture is heals you should begin by running on grass or other soft surfaces to help prevent a reoccurrence. In rare cases a cast may be necessary for a stress fracture to properly mend. Although most stress fractures will take between 3 and 12 weeks to heal, the cast will be removed within only a week or two to prevent the muscles from becoming atrophied.
Stress fractures occur due to the repetitive jarring of a bone.
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