The sedentary lifestyle, which can reach more dangerous dimensions than infectious diseases, has also increased during the coronavirus process, which has affected the whole world. Individuals who spend more time at home due to the fear of contagion are looking for a solution in sports. Emphasizing that starting uncontrolled sports after being inactive for a long time can cause the problem of ‘Stress Fracture’, known as an athlete’s disease, Romatem Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital Physiotherapist Ali Menoğlu said, “Therefore, it is necessary to perform sports activities under the control of a specialist. I have been very inactive in people, the idea is to increase the intensity of exercise. This is a misconception. In order to prevent stress fractures, proper nutrition, appropriate shoe selection and equipment use, exercise on good ground and good exercise intensity are required.
While the periods of inactivity with the coronavirus are at the ceiling, this situation brings many problems such as weight gain and diabetes. In order to say ‘stop’ to this bad trend, people start sports either in their living spaces or in sports centers. However, uncontrolled sports activities after being inactive for a long time can cause health problems. At the beginning of these problems is stress fracture, which manifests itself in the form of small cracks in the bone.
The Most Important Factor is Choosing the Right Shoe
Stress fracture, which threatens bone health, is especially seen in athletes, women who often wear high heels, runners and people who walk for long periods of time. Stating that shoe selection is an important factor for bone health, Romatem Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital Physiotherapist Ali Menoğlu said, “Stress fractures can occur depending on many parameters such as anatomical, biomechanical and hormonal reasons. When its etiology is examined, it is seen that musculoskeletal system disorders, biomechanical deformities, physical fitness level, sleep, sex, nutrition, habits such as smoking and alcohol and genetic features are effective. Apart from these, environmental factors such as changes in the training program and frequency, use of inappropriate equipment, and unsuitable ground also increase the risk of stress fracture. Stress fracture is more common in women than men. In addition, people with osteoporosis, long-term cortisone use, rheumatological diseases, thyroid disease, diabetes, and liver disease have a higher risk of stress fracture than people without this disease.
Vitamin D Supplementation Is Important
Menoğlu, who stated that stress fractures are not seen in X-rays in the early period, continued as follows: “Therefore, imaging with MR is required for early diagnosis. In addition, vitamin D and calcium supplements can be taken on the recommendation of the physician during treatment. ‘In the treatment, first of all, short-term immobilization, bracing or plastering is done according to the degree of stress fracture. In the early period, the aim is to reduce pain and reduce swelling. At this stage, joint range of motion and stretching exercises, contrast bath application, cold application, Tens, intermittent ultrasound, magnetic field therapy are applied at the pain limit. In the ongoing process, strengthening exercises, balance, coordination, proprioceptive training exercises are performed. Vitamin D and calcium supplements can be taken on the recommendation of the physician.
Source: (BHA) – Beyaz News Agency
