Shin splints

hin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), are a very broad term for conditions that cause lower leg pain. Many people that participate in sports are prone to shin splints. For instance, track, soccer, and cross-country runners are prone to getting the painful injury. The most common cause of shin splints is a sudden increase in running distance or an increased intensity of a workout. Working out and running on hard surfaces is also shown to be a cause for the injury. Shin splints are caused by the inflammation of the muscles in the lower leg as well as the muscles that help to move the foot and the bone covering of the tibia. The pain is usually gradual but can become disabling if not treated. People who tend to have bad running form are prone to getting shin splints. One of the worst elements of bad running form is inward foot rotation. Athletes need to make…

Shin Splints Shin splints is a painful condition that is felt on the bone located in the front of the lower leg (tibia or shin bone) or in the muscles on either side of the bone. This condition happens when physical activities, such as sports or other demanding exercise, lead to inflammation of the muscles, tendons, and the thin layer that covers the shin bone. CAUSES This condition may be caused by: • Overuse of muscles. • Repetitive activities. • Flat feet or rigid arches.…

Shin splints are a pain in the shin and lower leg that occur when muscles in that area are overworked. It isn’t just a “sore” muscle. It is sharp pain that could occur during and after physical activities (depending on the severity). The pain associated with shin splints results from excessive amounts of force on the tissues attaching the shin bone to the muscles surrounding it. The excessive force causes the muscles to swell and increases the pressure against the bone, leading to pain and…

straightforward and tell you that you did a horrendous job and that’s putting it kindly. While growing up he played every sport. When asked about how was living college in the front row, he said “other than being a dang good runner I was a leader in the classroom and on the track”. After high school coach Henry ran track in college. Balancing academics and track at the same time was like having two full-time jobs. As he would run and train in the morning, afternoon and at night. He said that…

instruct us to take our marks. I quickly shed my sweats off before jumping into my blocks in my lane. My numb fingers tremble from the chill of late March and nerves that never seem to calm. I lick my salty lips in preparation of taking my set position on the line. My fingers only millimeters from the white rubery line press down on the very space my feet will soon float over. The coordinator instructs us to take our set positions and our heads hang down in wait for the one sound that will set…

lonesome and boring. With today’s society being so social, a runner does not have opportunity to talk to another person without becoming short of breath or losing focus to do their best. If a person is just beginning a running program, the time alone may be detrimental to them. That time may be used to focus on their weight and bad eating habits, instead of focusing on completing the set course. In addition to boredom, it is likely that injuries will occur while running. As with any exercise,…

Wrist Splint, Adult A wrist splint is a device that keeps your wrist from moving. A splint supports your wrist like a cast, but it is more flexible. It can be removed or loosened. The supporting part of a splint does not completely surround your wrist. It is held in place with an elastic band or straps. You may need a wrist splint if you have hurt your wrist or if you have a condition that causes swelling. Depending on the type of wrist problem you have, your splint may extend up your arm,…

There are many treatment ideas that we can use in order to help treat our patient’s who have Volkmann’s contracture. We can make a custom orthosis/splint fabrication. The common splint that is used for Volkmann’s contracture is a resting hand splint. (Which looks like this…) As you can see, the wrist is in neutral with the digits extended and the thumb slightly abducted. This is a more natural way for an extremity to rest. A good part about making a custom splint is that you can contour it to…

“What’s the matter you luxeror toads? Trample me underfoot like the refuse you believe me to be! Flynn.. Don’t look away.. Keep your eyes fixed on my pitiable state..! I-it hurts.. The bleeding won’t stop.. I’m begging you, Flynn.. End my pain.. Won’t you put an end to me.. With a samurai’s hands.. Your hands?” In a world fraught with chaos, a city brimming with demons and despair, where suffering has become more ubiquitous than joy, love or even compassion… Here, in the realm of Shin Megami…

the runners and I were still neck and neck until I threw him for a surprise. I sprinted as fast as I could, leaving the runner in my dust. I then became aware that my shin splints were not hurting as bad as I intended, but my heels felt extremely tight. I needed to ignore them and strive to finish. As I passed the prodigious amount of fans cheering, I bolted to the finish line and successfully crossed it. My heart felt like it was sinking while I could barely walk because of how tight my heels…