I have researched stress fractures in feet and have found that there are a number of sites with very good information on how to prevent further damage. You can try health dot howstuffworks dot com as well as sportsinjuryclinic dot net to name just a few.
There are two great websites on how to treat stress fractures. One is www.howstuffworks.com. Go to Discovery Fit & Health > Guides > Diseases & Conditions > Musculoskeletal Conditions and you will find a great deal of information.
Sorry to hear that you are having issues with your foot. If you haven't already gone to the doctor, you should probably do that. While you are home, you should have your foot elevated and have ice on it. You should probably stop dancing for a little bit, at least until the pain subsides.
stress= force/C.S.A. so fracture stress = force at fracture / Cross.Sectional.Area.
The medical terminology for this is a "stress fracture".stress fracturestress fracture
To get a definative answer an MRI is required, The sign and symptoms are pain swelling unable to use the affected area. Sometimes the doctor can't see the stress fracture with only a x-ray so they will require you to get a MRI so they can get a little closer.
What are the three other names for a stress fracture?
The overuse of a bone can cause a stress fracture.
Stress fracture in the foot would cause pain and swelling in the affected area. Rest is the best thing you can do to aid in healing. Low impact exercise is best for approximately 6 to 8 weeks to ensure you won't cause further chronic injury.
Stress fracture in ArmA stress fracture within the arm will most likely result in a cast or a removable splint.Stress fracture in LegA stress fracture within the leg will usually result in a walking boot and crutches if it is extremely painful.
The symptoms of a stress fracture include swelling, pain, and tenderness. If the pain decreases with rest, but increases with use it is possible there is a stress fracture.
Fracture acute
The overuse of a bone