Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome - MTSS)
This condition is characterised by usually a dull ache down the inside of the shin bone (tibia -lower leg). It occur occurs in the middle to lower third of the shin during or even after running or walking.
Shaun White @ Active Podiatry did his honour's thesis on the area and had an article published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine titled "A prospective study on the incidence and aetiological factors of medial tibial stress syndrome in naval recuits" This research found that individual's with a pronated (flat) foot type had a far greater risk of developing shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome. Please feel free to google the above article which was published in combination with supervisor Ben Yates.
Causes of shin splints (MTSS)
1. Flat feet (excessive pronation)
2. Poor footwear
3. Training errors: overuse or doing too much too soon.
4. Tight lower leg muscles
Treatment
It is advisable to seek treatment for this condition as soon as possible so we can limit your time away from your favourite or chosen sporting acitivity. Early detection will limit the chances of developing a stress fracture.
Treatment will consist of stretching regimes, sporting footwear advice, advice on activity modification and or possible orthotic therapy.
At Active Podiatry we use our new video gait analysis technology to determine your need for foot orthotics (soft or hard) by way of walking or running gait analysis.
Shaun White @ Active Podiatry did his honour's thesis on the area and had an article published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine titled "A prospective study on the incidence and aetiological factors of medial tibial stress syndrome in naval recuits" This research found that individual's with a pronated (flat) foot type had a far greater risk of developing shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome. Please feel free to google the above article which was published in combination with supervisor Ben Yates.
Causes of shin splints (MTSS)
1. Flat feet (excessive pronation)
2. Poor footwear
3. Training errors: overuse or doing too much too soon.
4. Tight lower leg muscles
Treatment
It is advisable to seek treatment for this condition as soon as possible so we can limit your time away from your favourite or chosen sporting acitivity. Early detection will limit the chances of developing a stress fracture.
Treatment will consist of stretching regimes, sporting footwear advice, advice on activity modification and or possible orthotic therapy.
At Active Podiatry we use our new video gait analysis technology to determine your need for foot orthotics (soft or hard) by way of walking or running gait analysis.