Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), commonly known as shin splints, causes aching pain along the inner part of the shin bone and often affects active individuals. It’s usually triggered by repetitive stress from walking, running, or high-impact activity.
At Cutting Edge Podiatry in Cambridge, we use advanced Run3D gait analysis to accurately assess MTSS, helping you recover faster and reduce the risk of future injury.
What Is Run3D Gait Analysis and How Can It Help Shin Splints?
Run3D is an advanced gait analysis system that uses infrared cameras to measure how your pelvis, hips, knees, and ankles move while you walk or run.
This technology helps us identify exactly how your body moves and what might be causing your shin pain. The insights from Run3D allow us to make informed decisions about your treatment.
Visit our page on biomechanical assessments with Run3D for more details.
Treating Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
Everyone moves differently, and shin splints can have a range of causes. That’s why Run3D is so useful. It provides detailed, objective data on your movement patterns and highlights the specific risk factors contributing to Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome.
Using this information, we can create a personalised treatment plan that directly targets the causes of your pain. You’ll benefit from an approach that is tailored to your body, your gait, and your activity level.
To learn more about the causes of shin splints and how to manage the condition, read our runner’s guide to shin splints.
Key Risk Factors for Shin Splints
A wide range of biomechanical issues may be contributing to shin splints. These include both movement patterns and muscle imbalances:
Movement (kinematic) factors:
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Pelvic tilt and pelvic obliquity
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Increased hip rotation
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Decreased knee flexion at foot-strike
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Increased ankle dorsiflexion at foot-strike
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Reduced peak ankle dorsiflexion
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Excessive rear-foot eversion
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Delayed time to peak eversion
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Over-striding and excessive vertical movement
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Low running cadence
Muscle and joint (musculoskeletal) factors:
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Weak hip abductors
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Poor ankle invertor and evertor strength
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Reduced calf muscle endurance
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Limited range in hip flexors, calves, and hamstrings
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Increased tibial varus and navicular drop
What Happens After Your Run3D Assessment in Cambridge?
Once we’ve completed your gait and musculoskeletal analysis, we create an individualised plan to treat your shin splints. This plan may include:
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Targeted exercises to improve strength and flexibility
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Gait re-education
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Footwear or orthotic advice
Leading‑Edge Technology in Cambridge – Book Run3D Today
At Cutting Edge Podiatry, you’re not just getting a standard assessment, you’re accessing East Anglia’s only lab equipped with Run3D and Walk3D, technologies pioneered at Oxford University and recognised as the gold standard in gait analysis.
Sessions last around 90 minutes, and include a personalised report sent after your appointment. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start treating the real cause of your shin pain, book your biomechanical assessment with Run3D today. You can book online or call our friendly team on 01223 633 038. No referral needed.
