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
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
Most children know that the shinbone hurts like hell when someone kicks it. This is due to the fact that it is relatively unprotected for bone conditions directly under the skin. Yet it is an important bone of the body, without which we could never stand upright. What is the tibia? The tibia is one … Shin Bone: Structure, Function & Diseases
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
Periosteum inflammation occurs particularly frequently on the shin. Primarily runners, ball sportsmen and dancers are affected, since with them the periosteum at the shinbone is strongly irritated. Cooling compresses and anti-inflammatory ointments are recommended for treatment. However, it is most important that the inflamed periosteum on the shin is extensively spared. Overloading as a cause … Periosteum Inflammation of the Tibia
Definition Shin pain can be an inflammation of the tendons, muscles or periosteum. In case of periosteitis of the shin bone, the medical term is periostitis and is also known as tibial edge syndrome. This very unpleasant inflammation of the thin periosteum is often caused by excessive strain. The bone marrow itself can also be … Inflammation of the tibia
Prophylaxis Inflammation cannot always be prevented, especially in athletes, many factors come together to favour its development. Therefore, especially beginners of sports should take some factors into account to avoid an inflammation or its recurrence. First of all, the training should be well adapted to the athlete’s level of performance. Exertion and abrupt increases in … Prophylaxis | Inflammation of the tibia
Definition Inflammation of the periosteum of the knee is understood to be inflammatory damage to the so-called periosteum. Since the knee includes the lower thigh bone, the upper tibia bone and the kneecap, all three of these bony structures also offer the possibility of being affected by an inflammation. This inflammation affects a layer that … Bone inflammation of the knee
