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Aetiology

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Medial shin splints is usually an overuse phenomenon.

Other predisposing causes are:

  • poorly fitting shoes
  • running on hard surfaces
  • running on cambered surfaces
  • hyperpronation when running
  • change of running pattern, for example from road running to running on a synthetic running track

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