Introduction
Physical Therapy in Venice for Hip
Welcome to FYZICAL Venice's patient resource about Stress Fracture of the Hip.
Stress fractures of the hip once most commonly affected military personnel who marched and ran day after day. Today, stress fractures of the hip are more common in athletes, especially distance runners.
There are two types of stress fractures. Insufficiency fractures are breaks in abnormal bone under normal force. Fatigue fractures are breaks in normal bone that has been put under extreme force. Fatigue fractures are usually caused by new, strenuous, very repetitive activities, such as marching or distance running. Most stress fractures of the hip are fatigue fractures. The stress fractures this article refers to are fatigue fractures.
This guide will help you understand:
- how a stress fracture develops
- how doctors diagnose the condition
- what treatment options are available