Berna Foulds Studio

Berna Foulds Studio I teach parents sports injury management and injury-prevention techniques for their sports children.

24/11/2025

I heard this question today and wondered what your answers would be…
“WHAT CAN WE REMOVE” in order to help our kids better?

Lyk hierdie nie idillies vir sportmense nie? Wat kort hier vir jou sport-gesin om die sport(e) te doen wat jul geniet?
04/11/2025

Lyk hierdie nie idillies vir sportmense nie? Wat kort hier vir jou sport-gesin om die sport(e) te doen wat jul geniet?

Healing from Stress Fractures…Recovery takes 6–8 weeks on average (sometimes longer, even up to 6 months).✅Rest is essen...
22/10/2025

Healing from Stress Fractures…

Recovery takes 6–8 weeks on average (sometimes longer, even up to 6 months).
✅Rest is essential – no shortcuts.
✅Gradual return to play is key.
✅Follow medical advice for the safest comeback.

Patience now = stronger performance later.

Sports where stress fractures and bone stress injuries are common…Sports involving jumping and impact, such as…🏃‍♂️ Runn...
08/10/2025

Sports where stress fractures and bone stress injuries are common…

Sports involving jumping and impact, such as…

🏃‍♂️ Running (long-distance or sprints)
🤸 Gymnastics
🏀 Basketball
🏃‍♀️ Track & Field (hurdles, high jump)
⚽ Soccer

👉 Know the risks, spot the signs, and protect your athlete’s future.


Stress Fracture vs. Bone Stress InjuryWhat’s the Difference?👉 Bone Stress Injury (BSI): Early stage – the bone shows sig...
20/09/2025

Stress Fracture vs. Bone Stress Injury

What’s the Difference?

👉 Bone Stress Injury (BSI): Early stage – the bone shows signs of stress and pain but no visible crack yet.
👉 Stress Fracture: Advanced stage – the stress has caused a small crack in the bone.

Spotting a BSI in your child early means it may heal faster and prevent a full fracture. Always take recurring bone pain seriously!

Need to know what to look for in your child when it comes to injuries, visit www.bfstudio.co.za/beseringshantering

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STRESS FRACTURES – Prevention TipsPreventing Stress Fractures in Young Athletes:✅ Train smart – avoid sudden increases i...
10/09/2025

STRESS FRACTURES – Prevention Tips

Preventing Stress Fractures in Young Athletes:

✅ Train smart – avoid sudden increases in intensity
✅ Wear proper shoes for the sport
✅ Include rest days in training
✅ Eat for strong bones (calcium + vitamin D)
✅ Mix up training (cross-training helps!)

Healthy habits = fewer injuries

Discipline beats motivationMotivation comes and goes — especially in growing kids.But discipline? That’s the habit that ...
02/09/2025

Discipline beats motivation

Motivation comes and goes — especially in growing kids.
But discipline? That’s the habit that carries them through tough practices, early mornings, and setbacks.

As parents, we guide our children by teaching consistency, not chasing constant excitement. Support their growth stage with patience, structure, and encouragement.

STRESS FRACTURES: Signs and symptoms in Young Athletes…In the previous post we mentioned that stress fractures are tiny ...
28/08/2025

STRESS FRACTURES: Signs and symptoms in Young Athletes…

In the previous post we mentioned that stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bone that develop over time. Spotting the warning signs early can prevent a small problem from becoming a serious injury.

🔹 Persistent pain during activity
🔹 Pain that eases with rest but returns when training resumes
🔹 Tenderness when touching the affected bone
🔹 Swelling in the painful area
🔹 Difficulty bearing weight (in advanced cases)

Don’t ignore bone pain. Stress fractures may seem minor at first, but untreated they can keep your child off the field for months.

If your young athlete has ongoing pain that doesn’t go away with rest, seek medical help for proper assessment and treatment.

💙 Healthy bones = safer, stronger athletes!

STRESS FRACTURES... What are they?They are tiny cracks in a bone caused by repetitive stress and overuse. Did you know?A...
24/08/2025

STRESS FRACTURES... What are they?

They are tiny cracks in a bone caused by repetitive stress and overuse.

Did you know?
A stress fracture doesn’t happen overnight. It develops slowly from repeated stress on the bone during exercise — sometimes taking months to form!

Stress fractures are especially common in active children & teens who do high-impact sports like:
🔹Running
🔹 Gymnastics
🔹 Hurdling
🔹 High Jump

Let’s share & learn together:
💬 Have you (or someone you know) had a stress fracture?
💬 What type was it, and what caused it?

Drop your experience in the comments — your story could help another young athlete heal smarter and return stronger!

In the picture you will notice a few stress fractures in the heal due to hurdling.

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