For anterior shin splints, physical exam should include palpation of the tibialis anterior and the rest of the dorsiflexor musculature of the leg.
What are the self-care and medical approaches to shin splints?
Self-care for shin splints begins with RICE: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. If the client/patient has anterior shin splints that is caused by running or some other physical activity that involves running, the client/patient should stop the activity until the condition is resolved.
What is shin splints and what are it causes?
The term shin splints is a lay term that usually refers to a periostitis (inflammation of the periosteal lining) of the tibia.
