Exercise induced leg pain is the term used to describe pain in the leg (knee to ankle), however unfortunately the term ‘shin splints’ is still used by medical professionals, coaches and athletes. ‘Shin splints’ is a generic term that could mean one of many injuries and is not a diagnosis. ‘Shin splints’ is a confusing […]
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome aka Shin Splints
With marathon season fast approaching many are in training mode, and one of the most common injuries I see at this time in my clinic is medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). This commonly gets called ‘shin splints’ which is a catch all term to explain leg pain on exercise and is not a diagnosis. There […]