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. … Diagnosis | Shinbone Edge Syndrome
Stretching In tibial edge syndrome, a tense musculature of the lower leg is found. Although the muscle is enlarged, it can lose tension through stretching exercises. Stretching through inner and outer rotation The lower leg muscles are stretched in the opposite direction of the inwardly rotated ankle (pronation). In the outer rotation position of the … Stretching | Shinbone Edge Syndrome
Tibial edge syndrome is a chronic strain that affects the muscles around the tibial edge. This is typical in the case of incorrect overloading or incorrect loading due to sporting activity. Causes Shinbone edge syndrome is caused by excessive strain on the muscles and their fasciae during sports. This is typical of running sports such … Shinbone Edge Syndrome
In the case of tibial edge syndrome, also known as shin splints, physiotherapy is an important component of conservative therapy. An experienced physiotherapist will draw up a treatment plan tailored to the individual patient by using specific exercises and massage techniques to relieve the pressure from the affected structures of the shin bone. The aim … Physiotherapy for shin splints
Exercises There are a number of exercises for tibial plateau edge syndrome in the context of physiotherapy, which should help to alleviate the symptoms and prevent the problem in the long term. Calf liftingIn this exercise, you stand on a step with your toes. Now push yourself up into the tiptoe position and then lower … Exercises | Physiotherapy for shin splints
Bandage A bandage can be used as a supportive measure to relieve pain in the case of tibial edge syndrome. In contrast to its best-known effect, the bandage serves to stabilize the joints rather than to promote blood circulation and generate heat. It is important that the bandage is wrapped correctly so that it is … Bandage | Physiotherapy for shin splints
Insoles Since the tibial edge syndrome often occurs as a result of incorrect posture or incorrect execution of movements as well as walking on too hard a surface, the use of special insoles can be a sensible therapy. These aim to distribute the pressure optimally over the entire foot in order to relieve the overstressed … Insoles | Physiotherapy for shin splints
Stretching while sitting: While sitting, place the affected leg over the other. Gently push the knee towards the floor, leaning slightly forward. You will then take a pull on the outer buttocks. Hold the stretch for 10 skins and repeat the exercise twice. Continue with the next exercise.
“Stretching in supine position”. While lying down, place the affected leg over the erected leg. Now pull with both hands below the knee joint the leg to the chest. This will create a pull on the outer gluteal muscle which you hold for 10 seconds. Make a total of 3 passes. Continue with the next … Hip Physiotherapy – Exercise 3
In supine position stretch your arms sideways. The affected leg is guided at a 90° angle over the stretched leg to the floor. While the lower back is turning, the upper body remains fixed to the floor. Hold this position for 10 seconds. Two further passes follow. Continue to the next exercise.
Relaxed dog: From the four-footed position, spread the affected leg at a 90° angle to back height. The entire back forms a straight line. Repeat the spreading 15 times with 3 passes. Continue with the next exercise.
Abduction: You are in the lateral position with bent knees. Spread the leg above you. The feet are in constant contact with each other. To make the exercise more difficult, you can tie a theraband around your knees. Repeat the spreading 15 times with 3 passes. Back to the article: Physiotherapy for Piriformis Syndrome.
