About Shin Splints

Shin splints, or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), refer to exercise-induced pain along the distal two-thirds of the tibia, caused by repetitive stress to the bone–muscle–tendon interface.

It’s one of the most common overuse injuries in runners, military recruits, and athletes, representing up to 10–15% of all running injuries (Newman et al., Br J Sports Med, 2013)

Clinically, patients describe a diffuse aching or tenderness along the inner shin that worsens with activity and improves with rest.

Risk Factors of Shin Splints

If you are experiencing MTSS, you might be experiencing a gradual onset of diffuse pain and tenderness along the inner shin bone region. The pain might be relieved by ceasing activity or exercising. In some more serious cases, pain might be continuous and irritate you during rest which might progress into a stress fracture.

Biomechanical:

Excessive foot pronation
Pes planus (flatfoot) or forefoot varus
Tight calf muscles (limited ankle dorsiflexion)
Leg-length discrepancy

Training-related:

Rapid increase in mileage or intensity
Running on hard or uneven surfaces
Inadequate footwear or poor shock absorption

Physiological:

Low bone density, poor nutrition (especially calcium or vitamin D deficiency)

How DC Podiatry Can Help You With Shin Splints

DC Podiatry provides comprehensive solutions for individuals suffering from MTSS (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) by offering expert assessments and personalized treatment plans.

We utilize dynamic gait video analysis to understand your unique body mechanics, recommend the right footwear to support and absorb shock, and offer custom orthotics to redistribute stress and alleviate foot pain. Coupled with advice on modifying your daily activities and training regime, we ensure a holistic approach to managing foot health and enhancing your overall quality of life.

Experience tailored foot care that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle and keeps you moving pain-free.

Goal

Managing foot health and enhancing your overall quality of life.

In-depth Assessment

An in-depth assessment of your body structure and the factors that might be contributing to MTSS. A video assessment of your dynamic gait to observe other contributing factors.

Footwear Advisory

Consideration of the right footwear to help support your feet, absorb shock and reduce the overall load and stress through the heel and foot. We advise based on your individual activity to fit your lifestyle and working needs.

Custom Orthotics

General orthotics or custom orthotics prescribed to contour to your feet can further alleviate foot pains and increase the overall re-distribution of the stress from the feet. Additional padding(depending on the location) is very useful in the treatment of metatarsalgia as it re-distributes the pain away from the site.

Modification of Daily Activity and Training Regime

Gradual increment of intensity of training to re-load the tibial. Loading it too quickly will cause an overload and intensify.

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At DC Podiatry, we believe that a fulfilled life starts with healthy feet. We provide personalized care and cutting-edge treatments to ensure your feet are ready for life’s adventures.

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