Knee Medicine and Science: Shin splints (MTSS)

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BJSM Podcast: Running injuries.

In this BJSM podcast, Dr Andrew Franklyn - Miller gives his opinion on common running injuries.

BJSM Podcast: Dealing with shin pain.

In this BJSM podcast, Professor Phillip Newman from University of Canberra, addresses some of the key issues related to diagnosis, risk factors and treatment of Medial Tibia Stress Syndrome among running population. He also shares his views on barefoot running.

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The knee most commonly affected in Ironman triathletes.

High prevalence of overuse injury among iron-distance triathletes.

Andersen C., Clarsen, B., Johansen, T. and Engebresten, L. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2013; 47: 857 – 861.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23902775

Ironman distance triathlon has recently gained a lot of popularity in both professional and amateur athletes. Due to its endurance character, overuse injuries should occur. Nevertheless, lack of studies is present investigating injuries among Iron distance triathletes.

This was a 26-week prospective cohort study including 174 participants. Study found that the majority of injury cases in this group were overuse conditions. The most common sites of the injury were the knee, lower leg, lower back and shoulder. The average prevalence of overuse problems was 56%.

Study findings seem important for developing strategies to prevent and treat overuse injuries in triathletes. The knee and lower leg were most commonly affected body sites and this seems to be in agreement to what running athletes experience. Patellofemoral pain syndrome, “shin splints”, Iliotibial band syndrome , Achilles tendinopathy appears to be one of the most prevalent overuse conditions seen in runners and triathletes. Study results indicate that it would be advisable for Ironman triathletes to incorporate specific strategies into ther normal traing routine to prevent knee and lower leg overuse problems.

Do Minimalist Shoes Really Simulate Barefoot Running?

Running in a minimalist and lightweight shoe is not the same as running barefoot: a biomechanical study.
Bonacci, J., Saunders, P., Hicks, A., Rantalainen, T., Vicenzino, B. and Spratford, W. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2013; 47: 387 – 392.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23314887

Minimalist shoes have been designed to mimic barefoot running due to its supposed efficacy in prevention of running related overuse injuries. Nevertheless, there is little evidence that running mechanics in minimalist shoes are similar to those observed during barefoot running. The study was conducted to compare running mechanics between barefoot running and running in a “minimalist” shoe (Nike Free 3.0), racing flat (Nike Lunaracer 2), and “regular” running shoes. Ground reaction force data and kinematics were collected from 22 highly trained runners.

Prevention and treatment of MTSS.

Excellent video presenting various stretches and exercises for those suffering from ‘Shin splints’ and for those wishing to avoid this common lower extremity overload condition. I would definitely recommend including this exercises to your normal workout routine.
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BJSM Podcast: Biomechanical overload and lower limb injuries.

In this BJSM podcast, Andrew Franklin – Miller, PhD, talks about biomechanical issues associated with lower limb injuries among running athletes. Chronic exertional compartment syndrome, condition commonly mistaken with MTSS, is one of the overload injuries he specifically focuses on. Also, his shares his views in regards to relationship between running technique and lower extremity overload injuries which is followed by his recommendations on how you should correct your technique to lower the risk of sustaining some of the common leg overload conditions.

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Risk factors and prognostic indicators for Shin splints.

Risk factors and prognostic indicators for medial tibial stress syndrome.
Moen, M., Bongers, T., Bakker, E., Zimmermann, W., Weir, A., Tol, J. and Backx, F.
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 2012; 22: 34 – 39.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20561280

Medial tibial stress syndrome, so called ‘Shin Splints’, is a very common overuse lower leg injury observed in running population. MTSS was thought to be due to a traction induced periostitis, though recent evidence rather suggest bony overload. One of the keys to treat MTSS is to identify risk factors. Although several studies investigated risk factors for shin splints, findings seem somehow conflicting. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing risk factors for MTSS and identifying prognostic indicators to predict the duration of recovery.

'Shin Splints' by Sports Medicine Physician.

It took me some time to find really worth publishing video on MTSS and this one seems to be most reasonable choice. The video addresses basic issues in regards to anatomy, causes, differentiation and treatment of “Shin Splints”.

BJSM Podcast: Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome.

In this BJSM podcast, Prof Mark Hutchinson shares his views on leg pain among running athletes. He specifically focuses on examination and management of Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome, a condition frequently mistaken with 'Shin splints'.
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'Shin splints' - Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS)

Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), commonly called ‘shin splints’, constitutes great number of overuse injuries seen in endurance sports, especially those involving long – distance running. It is one of the most common causes of exercise-induced leg pain. The post will cover current concepts in regards to the causes, history, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of the MTSS.