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Medical Library Ankle

Aging in Place Specialists logo featuring a house outline and an illustration of a person, emphasizing support for aging individuals in their homes.

Choose the body area

Massage therapy session focusing on neck and shoulder relief for improved mobility and quality of life in aging individuals.

Neck

Physical therapist assisting elderly patient with mobility exercises in a bright rehabilitation space.

Shoulder

Physical therapist assisting patient with mobility exercises, promoting physical therapy benefits for aging individuals, in a clinical setting.

Back

Hand using a laser therapy device on a patient's arm, demonstrating physical therapy treatment for mobility improvement.

Elbow

Elderly woman engaging in physical therapy with a healthcare professional, using a pink dumbbell to improve strength and mobility.

Wrist

Physical therapist assisting a woman during manual therapy session, focusing on mobility and rehabilitation for aging individuals.

Hip

Physical therapist using a laser therapy device on a patient's knee, demonstrating physical therapy treatment for improved mobility and pain relief.

Knee

Physical therapist assisting elderly man with leg stretching exercise in a bright therapy room, emphasizing mobility improvement for aging in place.

Leg

Person undergoing physical therapy exercise, using a stability ball for rehabilitation, with a knee brace visible, emphasizing mobility improvement for aging individuals.

Ankle

OVERVIEW

Stress Fractures

Illustration of foot anatomy highlighting stress fracture of metatarsal bone, relevant to ankle-related medical conditions and treatments.

These fractures are caused by repetitive submaximal loads on the foot, ankle, and leg. They are often the result of overuse (in athletes over-training). These fractures are very common in female athletes and long-distance runners.

The lower leg in runners, the calcaneus and talus in distance runners, as well as the big toe, are all common stress fracture sites.

Rest is often enough to relieve pain and tenderness. The fracture may not always be visible on X-rays. MRI and bone scans may prove useful.

The majority of people heal by resting, immobilizing and doing cross-training. Avoid high-impact exercises and wear comfortable shoes.

GOALS

Possible Treatment Goals

  • Reduce the chance of reoccurrence
  • Enhance Function
  • Increase Muscle Strength and Performance
  • Increase oxygen to tissues
  • Self-care for Symptoms
  • Increase Safety
  • Increase tolerance for prolonged activities
RESOURCES