Posterior shin splints describes tendinitis of the posterior tibial muscle and tendon. The posterior tibial muscle and tendon originate in the lower leg, deep to the calf muscle. What causes posterior shin splints? This article explores the onset and treatment options for this painful form of ankle pain.
Anterior shin splints are the most common form of shin splints. Pain is specific to the middle to distal 1/3 of the lower leg and found on the anterior, medial aspect of the tibia (shin bone). This location on the shin corresponds to the origin of the tibialis anterior muscle. This article explores the onset and treatment options for shin splints.
Walking on a fixed surface is dramatically different from walking on a moving surface like a treadmill. This article explores treadmill injuries and how to prevent them.
