Northwestern’s senior center Alex Olah is recovering from a stress fracture mishap that happened in his left foot, affecting Northwestern’s future game plans for its Big Ten schedule. Olah averages 12.8 points per game for the Wildcats, who have a score of 11-1, having lost once to North Carolina. Olah has been sidelined since December 5 and will be on recovery for an indefinite amount of time.
Activities, where too much pressure is put on the feet can cause stress fractures. If you have any concerns about your feet and ankles contact Dr. Marc R. Frankel of The Frankel Foot and Ankle Center. Our doctors will treat your foot and ankle needs.
Dealing with Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Stress Fractures occur on the foot and ankle when muscles in these areas weaken from too much or too little use. Then the feet and ankles lose support when walking or running from the impact of the ground. Since there is no protection the bones receive the full impact of each step. The stress on the feet causes cracks to form in the bones, thus called stress fractures.
What are Stress Fractures?
Stress fractures occur frequently in individuals whose daily activities cause a great impact on the feet and ankles. Stress factors are most common among:
-runners
-people affected with Osteoporosis
-play tennis or basketball
-gymnastics
-high impact workouts
Symptoms
Pain from the fractures occurs in the area of the fractures and can be constant or intermittent. It will often cause sharp or dull pain with swelling and tenderness. Engaging in any kind of activity which involves high impact will aggravate pain.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Milford, PA, Warwick, NY, and Middletown, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technology to treat your foot and ankle needs.
