Background The stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone (5MT) frequently occurs in youth soccer players in Japan, and it is very important issue to prevent this fracture. Objective To confirm ...

such as the "dreaded black line" stress fracture of the tibia/shin and the Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal, heal poorly and often are treated with surgery. As with most injuries ...

‘Making the change to more minimal footwear or to a forefoot strike too quickly can increase the risk of a metatarsal stress ...