--- title: Stress Fractures in the Foot description: Learn about stress fractures in the foot, their causes, prevention, and recovery strategies to ensure a safe return to sports and activities. image: https://www.glackinpt.com/hubfs/Patient%20in%20crutches%20talking%20to%20a%20doctor.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/stress-fractures-in-the-foot-are-stressful#main-content) [![Glackin_Logo](https://www.glackinpt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Glackin_Logo.png?width=197&height=52&name=Glackin_Logo.png "Glackin_Logo")](https://www.glackinpt.com) - [About](https://www.glackinpt.com/about/) - [About Us](https://www.glackinpt.com/about/) - [Approach](https://www.glackinpt.com/approach) - [Rates and Insurance](https://www.glackinpt.com/fees/) - [Products](https://www.glackinpt.com/products) - [Blogs](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog) - [Conditions We Treat](https://www.glackinpt.com/additional-services/) - [Physical Therapy for Runners](https://www.glackinpt.com/physical-therapy-for-runners) - [TMJ Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/tmj) - [Neck Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/physical-therapy-for-neck-pain) - [Shoulder Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/physical-therapy-for-shoulder-pain) - [Chest Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/physical-therapy-for-chest-pain) - [Back Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/back-pain) - [Pelvic Floor Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/physical-therapy-pelvic-pain) - [Hip Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/hip) - [Knee Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/knee) - [Ankle Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/ankle-pain) - [Additional Services](https://www.glackinpt.com/additional-services/) - [FAQs](https://www.glackinpt.com/faq) - [Online Scheduling](https://scheduling.go.promptemr.com/onlineScheduling?w=1081&s=DL) - [Contact](https://www.glackinpt.com/contact/) - [foot pain when walking](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/tag/foot-pain-when-walking), - [foot pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/tag/foot-pain), - [foot pain when running](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/tag/foot-pain-when-running), - [stress fracture](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/tag/stress-fracture), - [physical therapy in atlanta, ga](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/tag/physical-therapy-in-atlanta-ga), - [physical therapy in brookhaven, GA](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/tag/physical-therapy-in-brookhaven-ga) # Stress Fractures in the Foot ![](https://www.glackinpt.com/hubfs/Patient%20in%20crutches%20talking%20to%20a%20doctor.jpeg) - July 25, 2022 [Glackin Physiotherapy](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/author/glackin-physiotherapy) You've been told you have a stress fracture in your [foot!](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/anatomy-of-the-foot-and-ankle-joint) You might be feeling a little overwhelmed and worried. The first thing to know is this will heal! Our body is pretty amazing and has these unique cells that help build and heal bone tissue. ## What is a stress fracture? What exactly is this stress fracture? You don't recall injuring yourself in any particular way. That's because a stress fracture isn't caused be significant trauma. Rather by repetitive forces, often from over use. Such as with running or jumping. These are micro fractures that if left untreated can cause a bigger displaced fracture. ![X ray of stress fracture in foot](https://www.glackinpt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nurse-and-doctor-examining-xray-in-hospital.jpg?width=334&height=334&name=Nurse-and-doctor-examining-xray-in-hospital.jpg) There are four different grades of stress fractures. Imaging is required to confirm a suspected stress fracture and to grade it. ## Are stress fractures preventable? It's important to SLOWLY increase your training volume, which is why following training guides is so helpful. Increasing your load by no more than 10% each week to limit stress. Additionally, making sure your diet is meeting your energy expenditure needs in addition to nutrient density. If you aren't sure how your diet stacks up against your workouts, reach out to a nutritionist to make sure you are adequately taking care of your nutritional needs. Make sure you are also checking the wear on your exercise shoes and replacing them as they start to break down, or ideally just before. Shoes are incredibly important to building a strong and stable foundation during exercise. Don't skimp on your footwear. ## How to recover from a stress fracture in your foot You'll need to offload that leg which means non weight bearing. You might be using a boot and/or crutches depending on where the stress fracture is located. This allows healing to take place. During this time your physical therapist can promote a decrease in pain and increase soft tissue extensibility through manual therapy. Strengthening is typically permitted as long as you're not standing on that lower extremity. ### Return to Sport Return to sport is going to look different for everyone because of fracture location and grade. Your orthopedist and physical therapist will have guidelines to progressively increase your loading and activity. ## Physical therapy for stress fractures in Brookhaven and Atlanta, GA. If you have a foot stress fracture, [reach out](https://www.glackinpt.com/contact/) to our office today! Blog Post ## Related Articles Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. 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