Top 5 Running Injuries
Shin Splints
What is Shin Splints?
Shin Splints is a common term for pain in the shin region. It can be a misleading term and most sports medicine professionals try to avoid using it. This is because shin pain and 'Shin Splints' can be due to several different conditions. One of the most common shin conditions that gets labelled 'Shin Splints' is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome.
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome is fairly common in runners. People suffering from Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome will feel shin pain on the inner side of the shin during exercise and also at rest. It is important to consult a sports doctor who can distinguish Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome from other causes of shin pain ('Shin Splints') such as Compartment Syndrome and stress fracture.
What can you do to prevent Shin Splints?
The amount of stress being placed on the shins can be minimised by wearing good quality, supportive running shoes with shock absorbing insoles. It is possible that some cases of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome could be prevented by correcting problems such as flat feet (excessive pronation) with arch supports.
What should you do if you suffer from Shin Splints?
Most patients respond well to treatment with a chartered physiotherapist. This involves rest, strengthening and stretching exercises, followed by a gradual return to running after symptoms subside. In order to help prevent recurrence of the condition, a bio-mechanical analysis (an analysis of posture at rest and during walking and running) is very useful.
For example, a common cause of the condition is excessive pronation during running. This would be identified during bio-mechanical analysis and corrected with arch supporting insoles.
Many people find that a Cho Pat Shin Splint Compression Sleeve is useful in alleviating shin pain. The elasticated fabric provides gentle support to the entire shin and calf region. The upper and lower Velcro fasteners apply additional compression across the muscles and tendons of the lower leg, reducing stress on the inside of the shin.
 Runner's Knee |
Plantar
Fasciitis 
|
Recommended Products for Shin Splints
Shin Splints Supports
1000 Mile Compression Socks
Our Price 1+ £12.99
3+ £11.69
6+ 
NEW!Compression socks that improve circulation and can speed recovery following sporting activity. ...
Mueller Calf Support
Our Price
£19.99
Specialist neoprene calf support with Velcro fastener to provide enhanced compression and support for the Calf region. ...
Cho-Pat Runners Shin Splint Sleeve
Our Price
£29.99
BEST SELLER! The professionals' choice for the treatment of shin splints. An elasticated shin and calf sleeve...
Vulkan Calf & Shin Support
Our Price
£19.99
BUY 2 SAVE 15%!Pull on neoprene sleeve to provide support and compression to the Calf and Shin region. Ideal for...
Aircast AirLift Flat Foot Ankle Brace
Our Price
£59.99
Superb support for the treatment of fallen arches and flat feet related to Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)....
Ice & Compression
PhysioRoom.com Sprains & Strains Repair Kit
Our Price
£14.94
Essential ice and compression kit to relieve pain. Designed to reduce swelling and speed up recovery following a sports injury,...
Mueller Reusable Cold/Hot Therapy Wrap (Small)
Our Price
£19.99
12cm x 15cm fabric wrap with adjustable flaps, used to secure two supplied ice / heat packs in place. ...
Pain Relief
Mentholatum Deep Relief Gel
Our Price
£5.99 £4.99
Deep Relief dual action gel with ibuprofen is a clear, non-sticky and non-greasy gel with a mild, pleasant menthol fragrance. ...
Tenscare Touch TENS Machine
Our Price
£39.99
Easy to use dual channel digital TENS machine for effective pain relief featuring seven preset programmes. Just stick on the...
Tenscare Flip TENS Machine
Our Price
£49.99
Flip design dual channel digital TENS machine for unbeatable pain relief. Features a wider range of variations than other TENS...
Orthotics & Insoles
Spenco Walker/Runner Insole
Our Price
£15.99
Replacement insole with a special cushioning zone in the heel, making them most suitable for walking, running & jogging. ...
Sorbothane Full Strike
Our Price
£16.99 £14.99
SPECIAL OFFER Shock absorbing insoles that provide extra cushioning and shock absorption across the full surface...
Sorbothane Double Strike
Our Price
£16.99 £14.99
SPECIAL OFFER Shock absorbing insoles that provide extra cushioning for the heel and forefoot, to prevent and...
Noene Atlas Carbon Insoles
Our Price
£24.99
BEST SELLER! A 'cutting edge' shock dissipating material with a unique carbon fibre arch re-enforcement. ...
Spenco 3/4 Length Arch Cushion
Our Price
£15.99
3/4 length insoles with soft cushions for the arch of the foot, suitable for 'hard to fit' shoes. Provides less support than...
Spenco Full Length Arch Cushion
Our Price
£15.99
Replacement soft cushion insoles to support the arch of the foot, for the treatment and prevention of injuries. ...
Spenco 3/4 Length Orthotic Arch Supports
Our Price
£24.99
BEST SELLER! Orthotic insoles that provide increased stability and support for the arch of the foot. ...
Noene 4mm Shock Absorbing Heel Pads
Our Price
£9.99
Durable 4mm shock absorbing heel pads, with excellent 36 month life expectancy. For all shoe types - designed to wear under...
Sorbothane Sport Heel Pads
Our Price
£8.99
Sorbothane Sport Heel Pads are shock absorbing heel pads that provide extra cushioning, shock absorption and lift to the heel...
Tulis Pro Heel Cups
Our Price
£17.99
BEST SELLER! Ultra soft, high quality heel cups - provide the ultimate in shock absorption and also stabilise...
Home Rehabilitation Kit
Exercise Band Pack
Our Price
£12.99
Superb value, 8 x 1m length resistance bands in all 4 varying strengths, for use during rehab exercises for the shoulder, ankle,...
PhysioRoom.com AntiBurst Swiss Ball (65cm)
Our Price
£17.99 £11.99
Great value, burst resistant 65cm (26") diameter Swiss Ball for rehab and training exercises, recommended for use by those users...
AquaJogger 100 Floatation Belt
Our Price
£39.99 £26.99
A floatation belt that allows an early return to activity in the swimming pool. Early non weight bearing cardiovascular...
Nathan Running Log
Our Price
£9.99 £7.99
Non-dated, 52 week running log with helpful information for runners, for optimising the effectiveness of any training plan It is...
Related Articles
LEARN
Injury A to Z
Our Credentials
Information
& Expertise
You Can Trust
All medical information at PhysioRoom.com is provided by Chartered Physiotherapists, who specialise in sports medicine.
Safe Shopping
We use full 128-bit encryption technology to keep your order and payment details safe.
SHOP
Shopping Basket
0 Items
£0.00
Search Products
Browse Products
© Copyright PhysioRoom.com 2001-2008. All rights reserved. Sitemap.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The articles on this web site are provided for general information only and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or treatment. All exercises and information featured on this web site should only be practised under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.
We accept most major credit/debits cards
PhysioRoom.com Limited, Unit 1 & 2 Dawson Court, Billington Road, Burnley, Lancashire BB11 5UB, England
- Sitemaps:
- Sitemap,
- Product Sitemap,
- XML Sitemap.
- Advertise on PhysioRoom.com:
- Download our Media Pack (230KB PDF File).
Sports Injury & Physiotherapy Search Marketing by Epiphany.
0.33
