Shin Splints
Compartment syndrome | Medial tibial stress syndrome | Pain experienced at the front of the tibia
Service Description
Shin splints is a term that describes any pain experienced at the front of the tibia and is used to describe conditions, the most common are: 1. Compartment syndrome – it’s typically associated with the deep posterior, anterior and lateral compartments and can lead to reduced blood flow, reduced tissue perfusion. Symptoms experienced are: • Overuse, inflammation and subsequent fibrosis and reduced elasticity of connective tissues • Rapid hypertrophy of compartment muscles • Reduced flexibility in an adjacent compartment • Post-impact bleeding As treatment I will cover the muscles in the lower leg, ankle and foot with focus on the tissue techniques to address tight musculature. The whole procedure will include: • Soft tissue therapy - Connective tissue massage - Active and passive STR - Friction technique • Lengthen short muscles • Strengthen inhibited muscles • Provide corrective exercise 2. Medial tibial stress syndrome – is an inflammation of the layer of the tissue that covers the bone named periosteum. A shin splint is an injury that occurs along the medial edge of the shin. Can be caused by high impact exercise, tight plantar flexors, over pronation of the foot. The whole procedure will include: • PRICE to treat inflammation • Identify and remove risk factors • Soft tissue therapy to ankle plantarflexors • Lengthen short muscles, e.g. ankle plantar flexors • Address over pronation issues if necessary • Check ifthere is sufficient range of motion, strength and proprioceptive ability to do the activities of daily living without compensatory movement patterns • Provide corrective exercise
Cancellation Policy
1. Reschedule can be done if the appointment is cancelled with more than 24 hours before the time of treatment. 2. Cancellations with less than 24 hours before treatment, will incur the appointment fee. 3. No shows will incur the appointment fee.