What is it?
A general term for overuse problems affecting the lower leg. Anterior-lateral may be overuse of the dorsiflexor muscles including the tibialis anterior. Posterior-medial, also called Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), may be from overuse of the tibialis posterior muscle and soleus.
Possible Causes:
- MTSS may be caused by excessive pronation. The tibialis posterior helps control the degree of pronation and can be over-stretched.
- MTSS and Anterior shin splints may be caused by extreme peak impact forces
- Anterior shin splints may also be cause by imbalance of the anterior tibialis and calf muscles.
- Sudden changes in running surface, distance, and/or speed may all contribute to the development of shin splints.
Symptoms:
- Pain typically at the start of activity and then decreasing as the muscles warm up. Pain typically reoccurs after the activity is done.
- Point tenderness along the affected muscles.
- Education on proper training techniques and when to switch shoes out ( anterior/lateral )
- If caused by excessive pronation, consider a stability or motion control shoe/insert ( posterior/medial )
- Icing, friction massage.
Products:
- Compression Socks/Sleeves
- Myofascial release tools (foam roller/stick, massage guns, etc.)
- Structured Insoles
- Hydration & Nutrition (Nuun, GU Energy, Nathan)
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