Shin Splints

Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)

Anatomy and Biomechanics

Shin splints refer to pain along the inner edge of the shin bone (tibia) caused by repetitive stress on the bone and surrounding muscles.

This condition often develops when athletes increase training intensity too quickly, run on hard surfaces, or have biomechanical issues in the feet or legs.

Signs and Symptoms

Common symptoms include:

Pain along the inside of the shin
Tenderness when pressing along the tibia
Pain during or after running
Mild swelling in the lower leg

How Physiotherapy Helps

Physiotherapy helps reduce stress on the shin and improve tissue tolerance.

Treatment may include:

Strengthening the calf and foot muscles
Running technique assessment
Load management and training modification
Mobility exercises for the ankle and foot

What Physiotherapists Look at During a Running Injury Assessment

Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise because it is simple, accessible, and incredibly effective for improving cardiovascular health. However, the repetitive nature of running means the body experiences thousands of loading cycles during a single run, which can lead to overuse injuries when movement patterns, strength, or training load are not optimal. Small asymmetries in mobility, strength and endurance become very apparent with these thousands of steps. When

Should You Change the Way Your Foot Lands When Running? When Running Physiotherapy Can Help

Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise. It’s simple, accessible, and great for cardiovascular health. But if you spend any time around runners or on running forums, you’ve probably heard debates about foot strike — how your foot lands on the ground when you run. Some runners land on their heel , while others land more on their midfoot or forefoot . Many articles and coaches claim that switching your foot strike can prevent injuries or make you run more efficien

Compression Therapy: A New Service at Physical Edge

Leg Compression Therapy At Physical Edge, we now offer Compression Therapy, a proven treatment designed to support faster recovery and reduce discomfort. Whether you're an athlete, recovering from surgery, or dealing with chronic pain, compression therapy helps improve circulation, reduce swelling, and speed up healing. It’s a practical option to help you feel better and recover more effectively. What is Compression Therapy? Compression therapy is a medical treatment that use

Topical Medication vs Physiotherapy-Based Exercise: Which is More Effective for Achilles Tendinopathy?

Tendinopathy is a painful condition that causes pain and swelling. Cleveland Clinic 2021. Achilles tendinopathy is a common issue for many people, especially those who are active or involved in sports. It causes pain and discomfort in the Achilles tendon, the large tendon that connects the calf muscle to the heel. A recent study explored the effectiveness of glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) ointment alongside eccentric exercises for treating chronic Achilles tendinopathy. The stud

Acupuncture in the Treatment of Sports Injuries

By Nancy Botting Acupuncture is becoming a common and much sought after therapeutic modality for a variety of sport injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. Many rehabilitation professionals are combining conventional Western medicine soft tissue rehabilitation techniques with the practice of the ancient art of Chinese Acupuncture. And they are seeing phenomenal results in improved recovery times. So how does Acupuncture work? In simple terms, acupuncture stimulates the body

The Most Important Muscle in Your Body: Meet the Psoas

By: Nancy Botting Many Therapists believe that the psoas muscle is the most important muscle in the body. The psoas muscle helps to flex the hip in standing, walking, and running, and to flex the spine over the legs in sitting, cycling, canoeing or kayaking. It is a long cylindrical muscle (on average 16" in length) deep within your core and it often also described as the "thickest" muscle of the body. In animals it is the "tenderloin". It is a long and lean muscle due to it'

The Benefits of Physiotherapy for Osteoarthritis

Hello everyone, Hope you are all having a great summer! We wanted to share this link with you to an interesting article from the British Journal of Sports Medicine that speaks to the benefits of starting physiotherapy earlier rather than later, and the relation to future risk of opioid use in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) . This article is based off of a study conducted with data from a group of adults with mild to moderate knee OA referred for physiotherapy within 1