Diagnosis | Shinbone Edge Syndrome

Diagnosis

Through a conversation between doctor and patient about the existing medical history (anamnesis), the symptom picture of the complaints is looked at to get a first impression and to filter out the typical characteristics of a tibial edge syndrome. Typical characteristics include not only the type of sport but also the area of pain. Through inspection and palpation, the area of pain is examined in more detail and checked for signs of inflammation such as swollen skin. If anything is unclear, imaging techniques can be used, which are not necessary in most cases for the diagnosis of tibial edge syndrome.

Therapy

In order to relieve the irritated muscles of the shinbone, sporting activity should be paused. Other pain-inducing activities should also be reduced. Since the pain is caused by the inflammation, medication to inhibit inflammation can be given.

Additionally, physiotherapy with massages and ice applications can be prescribed. In this way, the pain can be addressed with relaxing and pain-relieving measures. If these measures are not successful, surgery can be performed.

This should be considered after failure of the conservative treatment. In this case, the surrounding fascia will be divided so that the muscle will have more space again. Afterwards, sporting activities can be resumed after a few weeks.

It is equally important to prevent the risk of recurrence of shin splints. As soon as sporting activity is resumed, there is a risk of relapse. Therefore, prevention is just as important as treatment and should find its place in this.

Exercises

Physiotherapy can alleviate the pain of tibial plateau syndrome and effectively counteract the overload. Tension and inflammation can be minimized by massages and ice applications. Additionally, stretching exercises are available to reduce tension.

It is also possible for the therapist to take a look at the patient’s gait and movement pattern while walking.With this method deficits and abnormalities can appear. These are not always visible and can be examined more easily with computer programs. This is because even a lack of technique on the part of the person affected can result in unnecessary overloading of the shin muscles.

Therefore the correct execution is important. As a preventive measure, not only the movements during sport should be checked, but also certain factors that encourage overloading, such as unsuitable footwear or too hard a floor. The footwear and its insoles should provide stability for the foot.

Too hard a ground such as a hall or asphalt can cause too much stress on the joints and should be replaced with gravel or forest soil. Reasonable warming up and static as well as dynamic stretching should be built into the training. In this way, the muscle is prepared for the actual running and the blood circulation of the muscle is promoted. Especially beginners should seek advice from an expert, so that deficits and possible mistakes are compensated for right from the start. Physiotherapy for shin splints Physiotherapy for shin splints