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Shin splints and forefoot contact running: a case report

M T Cibulka1, D R Sinacore, M J Mueller

  • 1Jefferson County Rehabilitation & Sports Clinic, Crystal City, MO 63019.

The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Forefoot contact running may contribute to shin splints in athletes. Changing to a heel-toe running style can effectively treat this posteromedial tibial pain.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Shin splints, or posteromedial tibial pain, are common in athletes.
  • Running gait analysis is crucial for understanding lower limb injuries.

Observation:

  • A 20-year-old athlete experienced shin splints after prolonged running.
  • Gait analysis revealed a habitual forefoot contact running style without heel strike.

Findings:

  • The patient's posteromedial tibial pain resolved after instruction to adopt a heel-toe running style.
  • Forefoot running may be a contributing factor to developing shin splints.

Implications:

  • Altering running mechanics, specifically adopting a heel-toe gait, may be an effective treatment for some shin splint cases.
  • This case highlights the importance of running style in the etiology and management of exertional leg pain.

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