When to suspect a stress fracture

If there’s one injury most runners are keen to avoid it’s a stress fracture! They can mean a long period away from running and are notoriously easy to miss. Research has suggested that, on average, it takes around 3 months to diagnose a stress fracture. So how do we spot a stress fracture? In this video we explores key findings in the history, and important signs and symptoms plus which patients may be more at risk of a bone stress injury. Find out more about this and other common treatment mistakes in our free webinar series - https://clinicaledge.co/running Don't forget to subscribe so you get access to the latest videos from Running Physio. Running Physio - www.running-physio.com Twitter - twitter.com/tomgoom Instagram - www.instagram.com/running.physio Facebook - www.facebook.com/RunningPhysio PLEASE NOTE: Assessment and treatment techniques need to be selected on an individual basis and be safe for the patient and their stage of injury. Impact and hopping may not be appropriate if there is risk of worsening an injury. These videos are not intended to replace medical assessment or advice. If you have pain or an injury we recommend seeing a health professional.