Sports Medicine — Physical Education STD 12 Commerce — Question

Stress Fracture: A stress fracture is a crack in a bone. It can be common injury in high impact sports such as long distance races or basketball, etc. Such types of fractures can be very painful. However, these fractures usually heal themselves if proper rest is taken for appropriate duration which may be up to two months. Usually, these fractures occur in leg bones.
Management of Stress Fracture:

1. First of all elevate the extremity and rest while the bone heals itself.
2. Apply ice to the affected area for 24 to 48 hours.
3. If pain persists, give some painkillers.
4. If there is any need of immobilization of the affected area, use a splint.
5. When swelling is reduced, start putting partial weight on the affected area. Crutches or walking stick may be used in the beginning. After two weeks start putting normal weight.
6. For 6 to 8 weeks, avoid the activity that caused stress fracture. Then start doing the activity slowly.