Calf

Question 1

Shin Splints

Answer 1

Shin Splints
- Umbrella Term for pain in the shin region
- Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
- Compartment Syndrome

Swelling
Briusining
Palpation- pain
ROM- PF, DF

Treatment
- Education- rest from WB if bone stress
- Load management

Physio specific
- Strengthen lower limbs
Improve biomechanics

Question 2

Calf Tear

Answer 2

Calf
Gastrocinemius Tear
- Medial head more common
- Middle aged runners

 Body chart
– Localised pain
 History
– Sudden onset of tearing or popping sensation during exercise

treatment
education
physic specefic
management

Question 3

Achillies Rupture

Answer 3

 Often describe a ‘shot gun’ sound
 Thompson squeeze test
 Conservative management
– CAM boot with heel lift
 Surgical repair