Tibial periostitis occurs further toward the front of the leg than posterior tibial shin splints, and the bone itself is tender. Anterior compartment syndrome affects the outer side of the front of the leg. Stress fracture is usually a localized, sharp pain with tenderness 1 or 2 inches below the knee. This condition is likely to occur 2 or 3 weeks into a new training program after the legs have taken a real pounding.
Injuries resulting from overuse or improper techniques are common in recreational sports.
Millions of people each year enjoy the health and relaxational benefits of running. Also known as medial and lateral tibial stress syndrome, shin splints are a familiar frustration to runners both experienced and inexperienced. In this page we will explore a treatment of this common affliction. The other location was an athletic training center at a large Western University during basketball, volleyball, and track seasons. The injuries involved were strains, sprains, and trauma from falls, etc.