Pitcher Jon Gray of the Colorado Rockies has been out recently with a stress fracture in his left foot. After being in a walking boot for six weeks, the pitcher has finally been cleared to resume baseball activity. After throwing a 41 pitch bullpen session, Gray stated “Everything on the mound feels great. I hadn't gripped a changeup in two weeks. And I threw two of them and they were the best I'd ever thrown.” Gray is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon and the Rockies hope he will be able to rejoin the team as soon as possible.

Activities where too much pressure is put on the feet can cause stress fractures. To learn more, contact Dr. Arnold Tarpley, Jr. from Tarpley Foot and Ankle Center. Dr. Tarpley can provide the care you need to keep your pain free and on your feet.

Dealing with Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle

Stress fractures occur in the foot and ankle when muscles in these areas weaken from too much or too little use.  The feet and ankles then 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. Stress on the feet can cause cracks to form in the bones, thus creating stress fractures.

What Are Stress Fractures?

Stress fractures occur frequently in individuals whose daily activities cause great impact on the feet and ankles. Stress factors are most common among:

• Runners                                  
• People affected with Osteoporosis
• Tennis or basketball players
• Gymnasts
• High impact workouts

Symptoms

Pain from the fractures occur 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 one of our offices located in Uniontown, and Connellsville, PA . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.