Tibial Periostitis (Shin Splint)

Causes

• Long course on hard and or uneven terrain.
• Too rapid growth of activities.
• Hyper-pronation of the foot, internal rotation of the tibia and / or retroversion of the hip.
• Worn or unsuitable footwear.
• Hyper-supination of the foot.
• Loss of mobility at the ankle.

Treatments

• Rest.
• Ice.
• Neurocrytherapy (innovative treatment for inflammation).
• Kinesiotaping.
• Ultrasound and / or interference current.
• Technical Graston.
• A .R. (Active Release Technique).
• Mobilization and / or adjustment of ankle joint restrictions.
• Stretching and strengthening exercises.
• Advice on good training methods.
• Plantar orthosis if necessary.
• Correction of the running technique.