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Matthew Boyd / November 17, 2019

Shin Splints and Achilles Tendinopathy in Runners

Shin Splints and Achilles Tendinopathy
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Study

  • 42 runners – 13 with Achilles tendinopathy, 8 with shin splints, 21 uninjured 
  • Researchers analysed their standing posture, flexibility and running biomechanics 

Findings

  • Pronation lasted longer among the uninjured runners. More eversion at heel-off (6° vs 0°)
  • Injured runners had more tibia varus in standing position (8.7° vs 6.8°)
  • Injured runners had less dorsiflexion flexibility (6.1° vs 11.2°)

Strengths

  • One of the first studies looking at the duration of pronation rather than the amount or speed of pronation

Weaknesses

  • Retrospective – runners were already injured so these biomechanical features could be an ‘effect’ rather than a cause
  • Runners wore their own shoes, this could have influenced the running biomechanics

Key Takeaways For Clinicians

  • Look for any eversion at heel-off in runners with Achilles tendinopathy or shins splints

Key Takeaways For Runners

  • A longer duration of pronation may be something that contributes to, or results from, Achilles tendinopathy or shin splints

Biomechanical Factors Associated With Achilles Tendinopathy and Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome in Runners

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: Infographic, Running Research, Running Technique

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