Abstract
Medial tibial stress syndrome is a common overuse injury in jumping and running athletes. It is defined as exercise-induced pain along the distal posteromedial border of the tibia and the presence of recognisable pain on palpation over a length of 5 or more centimetres. This overview article provides an evidence update on the diagnosis and management of athletes with medial tibial stress syndrome.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S15-S19 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Unfallchirurg |
Volume | 123 |
Issue number | SUPPL 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2020 |
Keywords
- Diagnosis
- Management
- Medial tibial stress syndrome
- Shin splints
- Treatment