Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), often referred to as "shin splints" is a frequent overuse lower extremity injury, characterised usually by exercise induced pain along the posteromedial aspect of the distal two thirds of the tibia. "Shin splints" is a general term to describe a number of different potential pathologies.
Patient MM was referred from her physio for non-resolving left anterior hip and iliac crest pain with standing and functional muscle pain in the left calf and stiffness of the left anterior ankle. Learn how Formthotics got her back to doing what she loved.
Robert* is a fit and active man in his early sixties. A regular at the gym, casual runner and part-time running coach. He presented as a referral after sustaining a mid-shaft 5th metatarsal fracture. An intramedullary screw fixation had been performed. The surgeon had given him the green light to return to activity and considered a podiatry review a good idea.
Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), often referred to as "shin splints" is a frequent overuse lower extremity injury, characterised usually by exercise induced pain along the posteromedial aspect of the distal two thirds of the tibia. "Shin splints" is a general term to describe a number of different potential pathologies.
Sever’s disease (also known as a calcaneal apophysitis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain in growing children, usually occurring between the ages of 8-15 years. It is an inflammation of the growth plate in the calcaneus (heel) caused by repetitive stress to the heel usually during a growth spurt. It is more likely to be seen in children who are active in sports such as football.
Diabetes Mellitus is part of a group of metabolic diseases. It is a disease of chronic hyperglycaemia due to insulin deficiency, resistance, or both. The result is the body’s ability to use glucose for energy is impaired. While the causes and effects of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are different, the long-term effects are the same.