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Shin splints. Diagnosis, management, prevention.

M P Moore1

  • 1Physical Medicine Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307-5001.

Postgraduate Medicine
|January 1, 1988
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Shin splints stem from biomechanical issues and training errors, causing overload. Rest, prompt diagnosis, and addressing biomechanical factors are key to managing this sports injury.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • The exact causes of shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) are not fully understood.
  • Biomechanical abnormalities and training errors are recognized as significant contributors to shin splints.
  • Shin splints arise from mechanical overload exceeding the musculoskeletal system's adaptive capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the incomplete etiology of shin splints.
  • To highlight the role of biomechanical factors and training errors.
  • To emphasize the importance of rest, diagnosis, and management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing knowledge on shin splints etiology.
  • Analysis of biomechanical and training-related factors.

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  • Discussion of diagnostic and management principles.

    • Main Results:

    • Biomechanical abnormalities predispose individuals to shin splints.
    • Training errors are a primary etiologic factor.
    • Mechanical overload is the underlying mechanism.

    Conclusions:

    • Rest and recovery are crucial components of sports training to prevent shin splints.
    • Early and accurate diagnosis can mitigate injury severity and duration.
    • Management should focus on reducing inflammation, pain, and correcting biomechanical issues through exercises or orthotics.