Volume 26, Issue 124, June 2022

Individualized conservative treatment for medial tibial stress syndrome: A case study

Nikita Deshmukh^1♦, Pratik Phansopkar²

¹Resident, Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
²Associate Professor & Head, Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India

^♦Corresponding author
Resident, Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India

ABSTRACT

Recreational runners, military trainers, dancers, and individuals who jump or move quickly are the main cause of shin splints. It is most commonly known as overuse injury. The most commonly impacted areas of the tibia are the anterior and posterior. In this condition medial side is most commonly affected, or antero- lateral side and sometime both of the side is painful which was difficult to diagnose. Overuse of the foot flexors, as well as leg discomfort and stiffness. If not addressed, it might lead to major complications like nerve entrapment, compartment syndrome, soleus syndrome. X-ray investigation aids in the identification of the damaged portion, MRI finding which help to confirmed soft tissue involvement and CT scan for sensitive structure. While physiotherapeutic rehabilitation aids in the improvement of the condition and speedy recovery. Early conservative treatment helps to decreases the progression of the symptoms. The goal of this case study is to inform readers about the conservative treatment options available for shin splints. Make recommendations to enhance the treatment and functioning results of the patient.

Keywords: Shin splits, pain, physiotherapeutic rehabilitation, lower extremity injury, medial tibial stress syndrome.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms229e2257

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi/v26i124/ms229e2257

Published: 18 June 2022