Shin Splints
Definition
Shin splints can be defined as an inflammation of the tissues in the lower leg causing pain with exercise. The disorder is also referred to as medial tibial stress syndrome.
Description
Shin splints are an inflammation of the tendons, muscles, and periosteum most commonly seen in those who walk, jog, or run on hard, uneven surfaces. The resulting pain may indicate either anterior shin splints, with radiation down the front and lateral leg, or posterior shin splints, extending down the back and inner leg and ankle. Depending on the body tissues involved, shin splints may indicate myositis (an inflammation of the muscle),
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