General Injuries

These advanced exercises help to restore proprioception by focusing on strength, balance, and joint stability simultaneously.

Players of almost any sport may sustain a stress fracture during the course of play, but they are most common among long-distance runners, tennis players, dancers, gymnasts, and basketball and soccer players.

The words broken bone and fracture both refer to a break in the bone that occurs when an outside force is too great for the bone to handle. Learn about the different types of fractures that can occur.

Proprioception refers to the body’s ability to perceive its own position in space. Learn how proprioception works, and how it can be impaired and restored.

Symptoms of a bone fracture may or may not be obvious depending on the location and severity of the injury. Here are common symptoms of a bone fracture and several treatment options.

If done regularly over 4 to 6 weeks, these exercises can help to restore proprioception lost due to injury

Poor conditioning is not the only cause of stress fractures. Changes in exercise or play patterns, too much intensity, and bone density can all contribute to sustaining stress fractures.

Stress fractures are typically diagnosed through a three-step process, which includes diagnostic imaging such as X-ray, MRI, or CT scan.