NBA star Yao Ming will undergo surgery for a stress fracture in his foot.
Repetitive motion injury strikes again. This time, Chinese NBA star Yao Ming, was the victim. The Houston Rockets announced that their star center is suffering from a stress fracture in his foot. He is scheduled to undergo surgery that will likely end his NBA season. Yao is expected to be ready to represent his home country in this summer’s Olympic Games in Beijing.
While Yao has a professional obligation to try to play through pain, his stress fracture illustrates the consequences of meeting that obligation. Instead of taking a few days off to allow recovery, the continued pounding cost the Rockets their center until next year. By playing smart, and listening to your body, you can prevent falling victim to stress fractures in the lower extremities.
