Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

Pain in the legs of runners is a common overuse injury. The most common reason for it is a condition known as medial tibial stress syndrome. In the past this was known as shin splints due to it similarity to a problem that occurs in race horses. Medial Tibial stress syndrome is due to a combination of training errors, like not building up the distances run gradually; poor foot biomechanics such as a pronated foot; inadequate footwear; and possibly calf muscle tightness. The pain of medial

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