5. Physical activity
Buckle fractures affect only one side of the bone as opposed to a break that goes all the way through. Children are often the main group of people affected by these types of breaks due to the softness and malleability of their bones. Physical activity is one of the leading causes of buckle fractures in children. Regular activities such as rough play, tumbling and sports activity can easily result in buckle fractures.
Many children who play contact sports such as football and soccer often suffer from broken bones and buckle fractures. Children who are involved in structured sports such as gymnastics, horseback riding, baseball or other structured sports are at a higher risk of suffering a buckle fracture than others.
Other physical activities like bike riding, skateboarding or even surfing can also increase the risks of developing a buckle fracture. This is mainly due to the contact prone nature of these specific activities.