Yes, it is true. The best swimmer in the world injured his foot, not by kicking a pool deck, but from golfing. I read the article and found that it wasn't actually from golf itself but from walking the golf course. Apparently, Phelps walked something like 20 miles over the course of the tournament. This lead to the injury, a stress fracture of his foot.
There is a lesson in this for all of us. A stress fracture can occur over time. It does not have to be a single instance. In fact, in my experience, Phelps is a perfect example of what can lead to a stress fracture. It is usually when we walk too much or wear a new or ill-fitting pair of shoes and are too active that leads to stress on the bone.
A stress fracture can lead to a swollen foot that is very painful to walk on. It does not always even show up on x-ray but left unchecked can lead to a complete break in the bone (usually a metatarsal). This can be much more difficult to treat and may even require surgery to repair. Therefore, it is important to see your podiatrist right away with any foot pain.
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