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The anterior (tibial) compartment syndrome, also called anterior or lateral shin splints, usually occurs when a runner changes from a flatfooted to a toe-running style, begins interval training on a track or hill, or runs in a shoe with a sole that is too flexible. All of these activities overload the anterior compartment muscles, producing […]

What are shin splints? Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), commonly known as “shin splints,” is a condition characterized by pain along the inner (medial) aspect of the shinbone (tibia). It often occurs in athletes, particularly those involved in activities that involve repetitive stress on the lower leg, such as running and jumping. MTSS is considered […]

What is it? Shin splints is a widely used term to describe a number of different conditions that cause pain in the lower leg region. It most commonly refers to a condition known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). Other conditions it can refer to are compartment syndrome and stress fractures. MTSS is chronic stress […]