When gyms were closed and sports were cancelled during the pandemic, some athletes took the opportunity to rest. But many athletes, like cross-country runner Ava Sweeney, never stopped training. Thirteen-year-old Ava continued to run even though she was unable to train with her school or club teams. This fall, when it was time to start […]
Stress Fracture
Texas Ortho on KXAN-TV: Are Girls Who Play One Sport More Likely to Get Overuse Injury?
There has been some not-so-great news circulating lately about girls who focus on just one sport. The news piece suggests that they are 30% more likely to suffer an overuse injury than boys who play the same sport. Stick with us though. There is a bright side to this research says Texas Orthopedics’ Dr. J.P. […]
Is there a link between diet and stress fractures in running?
We see a fair amount of running injuries here at Texas Orthopedics including shin splints, ankle sprains, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and stress fractures. Stress fractures are one of the most common issues we treat in runners. They occur most frequently in the legs, feet, and hip bones. What is a stress fracture? A stress fracture […]
