If you're an active person, you've probably heard of stress fractures or stress response injuries. These are small cracks or bruises that occur in the bones of the feet due to repeated pressure and impact from activities like running or jumping. While they might seem like minor injuries, they can be extremely painful and take a long time to heal. One of the best ways to prevent and manage these types of injuries is through load management. Load Management is an incredibly important part of the advice that our Ballarat Podiatrists give out to injured athletes.