Anterior Tibial Strain
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Anterior Tibial Strain Risk Factors
Risk factors for anterior tibial strain include:
Intense
exercise
Lack of stretching
Obesity
Poorly-fitting shoes
Starting a new
exercise program
Running on an uneven surface
Running on hard surfaces
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Anterior Tibial Strain Symptoms
Related Topics:
Leg injury
Leg pain (bilateral)
Leg pain (unilateral)
Medial tibial stress syndrome
Shin splints
Tibial stress fracture
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Last Updated: Aug 11, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Anterior Tibial Strain References:
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