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jessicacav

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on: Jul 11, 2018

Define stress fracture.

Question 2

Define shin splints. What most often causes it?

adammoses97

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Microscopic break in a bone.
Cause by repeated and excessive stress or pressure.

Answer to Question 2

Pain and tenderness around the tibia.
High-impact exercises on a hard surface.

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jessicacav

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018

Correct answers!

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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018

Great! Please up vote

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