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What are Stress Fractures?

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1
Part of the healing process is to reduce the bone's weight-bearing load
True
False
2
A stress fracture is...
a large crack in a bone
a scrape on the skin caused by a collision with a surface
a small crack in a bone
a small tear in a muscle
3
How do they happen?
falling off a bike
twisting your ankle
repetitive force / overuse
increasing the amount/intensity of an activity too quickly
4
What are three common signs of a fracture?
bruising, scarring, and paralysis
swelling, bleeding, and oozing
crying, whining, and rolling on ground
swelling, inflammation, and bruising
5
How can you prevent a stress fracture from occurring?
increase how long and how hard you train at a rapid pace
a healthy diet
warming up before exercise
use the right sports equipment
6
What is the best way to diagnose a stress fracture?
X-ray
Bone scan
CAT scan
MRI Scan