Tibial Stress Syndrome
Shin Splints
Do I have Shin Splints?
1. Do you feel pain here?
Shin Splints usually present as localized pain around the shin, most commonly along the medial border of the tibia (inner shinbone).
Sometimes the area is inflamed or swollen.
2. Do these activities cause pain?
Shin Splints are 'load-related' and flare up with activity that results in the storage and release of energy such as running, squatting and bouncing.
Pain may be present during and after the activity.
3. Does this hurt?
Use your fingertip/thumb to press into the tissue on the inside of your shin... Ouch?
Do I have Shin Splints?
1. Do you feel pain here?
Shin Splints usually present as localized pain around the shin, most commonly along the medial border of the tibia (inner shinbone).
Sometimes the area is inflamed or swollen.
2. Do these activities cause pain?
Shin Splints are 'load-related' and flare up with activity that results in the storage and release of energy such as running, squatting and bouncing.
Pain may be present during and after the activity.
3. Does this hurt?
Use your fingertip/thumb to press into the tissue on the inside of your shin... Ouch?
Do I have Shin Splints?
1. Do you feel pain here?
Shin Splints usually present as localized pain around the shin, most commonly along the medial border of the tibia (inner shinbone).
Sometimes the area is inflamed or swollen.
2. Do these activities cause pain?
Shin Splints are 'load-related' and flare up with activity that results in the storage and release of energy such as running, squatting and bouncing.
Pain may be present during and after the activity.
3. Does this hurt?
Use your fingertip/thumb to press into the tissue on the inside of your shin... Ouch?
If you have answered yes to one or more of these steps then it is very likely that you are dealing with Shin Splints.
How do I fix/prevent Shin Splints?
1. Know your injury
Did you know that if you do not allow your injury to recover fully but continue to strain it, the tissue gets 'SICK'. This means that it does not perform and recover like normal, healthy tissue.
When recovering from injuries, or preventing them, its important to understand the pathological process and how it develops.
2. Consistency, Patience, Quality of movement
The 3 Pillars of Zlaant... By consistently following a predetermined progressive rehabilitation plan and tracking your progress, you are less likely to jump the gun and more likely to stick to your protocol and ultimately recover optimally.
If you have answered yes to one or more of these steps then it is very likely that you are dealing with Shin Splints.
How do I fix/prevent Shin Splints?
1. Know your injury
Did you know that if you do not allow your injury to recover fully but continue to strain it, the tissue gets 'SICK'. This means that it does not perform and recover like normal, healthy tissue.
When recovering from injuries, or preventing them, its important to understand the pathological process and how it develops.
2. Consistency, Patience, Quality of movement
The 3 Pillars of Zlaant... By consistently following a predetermined progressive rehabilitation plan and tracking your progress, you are less likely to jump the gun and more likely to stick to your protocol and ultimately recover optimally.
3. The ZlaantBoard Circuit
Evidence-based clinical trials have shown that consistent, controlled eccentric exercises are your best defence!
The ZlaantBoard Circuit (included in the box) follow a dynamic, yet simple, daily exercise routine that focuses on quality of movement as well as strength and mobility, through a range of proprioceptive exercises that target the lower kinematic chain.
Together, the ZlaantBoard and Circuit can help you naturally combat common conditions of the lower limb (such as Shin Splints through regular, daily use.
All exercises in the circuit are also demonstrated online through our instructional videos.
Remember, many conditions can cause shin pain. If you suspect that you may have Shin Splints then we suggest that you visit a health care professional to exclude any other serious causes.
If you have answered yes to one or more of these steps then it is very likely that you are dealing with Shin Splints.
How do I fix/prevent Shin Splints?
1. Know your injury
Did you know that if you do not allow your injury to recover fully but continue to strain it, the tissue gets 'SICK'. This means that it does not perform and recover like normal, healthy tissue.
When recovering from injuries, or preventing them, its important to understand the pathological process and how it develops.
2. Consistency, Patience, Quality of movement
The 3 Pillars of Zlaant... By consistently following a predetermined progressive rehabilitation plan and tracking your progress, you are less likely to jump the gun and more likely to stick to your protocol and ultimately recover optimally.
3. The ZlaantBoard Circuit
Evidence-based clinical trials have shown that consistent, controlled eccentric exercises are your best defence!
The ZlaantBoard Circuit (included in the box) follow a dynamic, yet simple, daily exercise routine that focuses on quality of movement as well as strength and mobility, through a range of proprioceptive exercises that target the lower kinematic chain.
Together, the ZlaantBoard and Circuit can help you naturally combat common conditions of the lower limb (such as Shin Splints) through regular, daily use.
All exercises in the circuit are also demonstrated online through our instructional videos.
Remember, many conditions can cause shin pain. If you suspect that you may have Shin Splints then we suggest that you visit a health care professional to exclude any other serious causes.
3. The ZlaantBoard Circuit
Evidence-based clinical trials have shown that consistent, controlled eccentric exercises are your best defence!
The ZlaantBoard Circuit (included in the box) follow a dynamic, yet simple, daily exercise routine that focuses on quality of movement as well as strength and mobility, through a range of proprioceptive exercises that target the lower kinematic chain.
Together, the ZlaantBoard and Circuit can help you naturally combat common conditions of the lower limb (such as Shin Splints) through regular, daily use.
All exercises in the circuit are also demonstrated online through our instructional videos.