Risk Factors of Stress Fractures
There is an increased risk of stress gra in athletes who play spot let that put a lot of stress on their lower bodies, such as
- Basketball
- Running (both long distance running and track and field sports)
- Gymnastics (there is a risk of hand and wrist stress fractures in gymnasts)
- Dance
- Tennis
Certain health conditions can increase your risk of a stress fracture, including:
- Flat feet [1]
- Osteoporosis [2] (sometimes referred to as insufficiency fractures)
- High arch feet
- Bunions [3]
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Eating disorders being overweight or obesity [4]