Clinical features

Pain is often described as burning, aching or cramping.

Pain due to chronic exertional compartment syndrome typically follows this pattern:

• begins after a certain time, distance or intensity of exertion after you start exercising
• progressively worsens as you exercise
• subsides within 10 to 20 minutes of stopping the activity
• over time, recovery time after exercise often increases

Generally is bilateral.

Paraesthesia and/or numbness of leg and foot reported on exertion.