Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome in Novice and Recreational Runners: A Systematic Review

Claudia Menéndez, Lucía Batalla, Alba Prieto, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, Irene Crespo and Hugo Olmedillas
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Claudia Menéndez: Department of Functional Biology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain
Lucía Batalla: Department of Functional Biology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain
Alba Prieto: Department of Functional Biology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez: Department of Functional Biology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain
Irene Crespo: Department of Functional Biology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain
Hugo Olmedillas: Department of Functional Biology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 20, 1-13

Abstract: This systematic review evaluates the existing literature about medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) in novice and recreational runners. PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, SPORTDiscus and CINAHL databases were searched until July 2020. Studies covering risk factors, diagnostic procedures, treatment methods and time to recovery of MTSS in novice and recreational runners were selected. Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria and were included. The risk factors of MTSS are mainly intrinsic and include higher pelvic tilt in the frontal plane, peak internal rotation of the hip, navicular drop and foot pronation, among others. Computed tomography (CT) and pressure algometry may be valid instruments to corroborate the presence of this injury and confirm the diagnosis. Regarding treatment procedures, arch-support foot orthoses are able to increase contact time, normalize foot pressure distribution and similarly to shockwave therapy, reduce pain. However, it is important to take into account the biases and poor methodological quality of the included studies, more research is needed to confirm these results.

Keywords: running; running-related injuries; overuse injury; shin splints; navicular drop (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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