This used to be called shin splints and is a common problem in athletes. It is a problem that occurs on the medial or inside of the leg bone. Medial tibial stress syndrome is thought to be due to a strain at the insertion of the msucles into the leg, or a strain of the fascia that surrounds the bone, or a stress reaction in the bone.

A number of things are thought to cause medial tibial strees syndrome. The most recent popular theory is that it is due to a increased bending moments of the tibia. Other risk factors include poor foot function, tight calf muscles and poor running shoes.

The pain of medial tibial stress syndrome, start of as an ache on the middle to lower third of the medial border of the tibia. It is usually only painful on palpation, but eventually gets painful during running.

The main treatments for medial tibial stress syndrome is to restore foot biomechanics and deal with the bending moment with a medial wedge under the foot. Calf muscle stretching is also helpful. Alternatives to running, such as cycling and swimming need to be used until the pain of the medial tibial stress syndrome subsides. Only on are occasions is surgery needed for medial tibial stress syndrome.

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