Shin splints are common injury experienced by anyone who participates in every day exercise all the way up to professional athletes. Shin pain or commonly known as shin splints is typically when the bone at the shin micro fractures and the shin becomes inflamed. This causes pain that can be felt anywhere from the knee to above the ankle making activities of daily living painful.
Shin splints, medically known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), describe pain along the inner edge of the shinbone (tibia) caused by inflammation of the muscles, tendons, and bone tissue around the tibia. This condition is a common injury in athletes, particularly runners, dancers, and military recruits, resulting from repetitive stress on the shinbone and the connective tissues that attach muscles to the bone.
Several factors contribute to the development of shin splints, including:
The primary indicator of shin splints is pain along the front or inner edge of the shinbone. Additional symptoms include:
Prevention is always better than cure. Follow these guidelines to minimize your risk of developing shin splints:
If you experience persistent shin pain, it’s essential to consult with a podiatrist. Early intervention can prevent complications such as stress fractures and chronic pain. At Elite Foot Care, our podiatrists will perform an accurate diagnosis and design a custom treatment plan to get you back to doing what you love.
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Our team of Podiatrists have decades of experience treating all hip, knee, leg, ankle, foot and heel pain as well as a range of skin and nail conditions including ingrown toenails, fungal nail infections and more.
They share a passion for helping the community stay strong and active, helping them achieve their ultimate health outcomes.
Their experience combined with the best treatment technologies available, allow us to achieve the best outcomes for our community.
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With a prescribed exercise rehab program, your surrounding muscles will strengthen and take the load off your affected tissue. The result is lasting pain relief.
Working with your Podiatrist to complete your personalised treatment plan, you'll be able to do more of the things you love with friends and family.
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Our experienced Podiatrists will diagnose, create a custom treatment plan and treat in the very first session.
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Our Podiatrists have decades of experience treating an array of conditions.
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Our Podiatrists will create a truly custom treatment plan to achieve your ideal outcomes.
Our Podiatrists will clearly explain your condition, providing insight into its nature and treatment options.
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