Shin Pain
Shin splints, anterior compartment syndrome...more
Ankle Injuries
Ankle sprain, Footballer's ankle, Tarsal tunnel syndrome...more
Achilles Tendon Injuries
Achilles tendonitis, Achilles tendon rupture, achilles bursitis...more
Calf Pain / Back Lower Leg
Calf strain, DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis), Tight calf muscles, Cramp...more
Ankle Pain
Ankle sprain / sprained ankle
Ankle inversion sprain, treatment and rehabilitation.
Footballers ankle
Pain at the front of the ankle especially when kicking
Tibialis posterior syndrome
Pain on the inside of the ankle from dislocation of the tibialis posterior tendon.
Peroneal tendon dislocation
Pain on the outside of the ankle from dislocation of the peroneal tendons.
Impingement of the ankle
Pain at the back or front of the ankle due to impingement.
Medial (deltoid) ligament sprain
Sprain to the ligament on the inside of the ankle
Pott's fracture / ankle fracture
Fractures to the maleolus in the ankle
Stress Fracture of the Medial Malleolus
Pain on the inside of the ankle that gets worse with running and jumping.
Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
Pain just in front of the lateral malleolus
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Medial Calcaneal Nerve Entrapment)
Pain radiating into the foot and heel
Achilles tendon region
Total rupture of the achilles tendon (achillies strain)
A complete rupture of the achilles tendon.
Partial rupture of the achilles tendon
Often the athlete will not feel a partial achilles tendon rupture at the time.
Acute achilles tendinitis (not spelt tendonitis!)
Inflammation or degeneration of the achilles tendon / achilles tendinopathy
Chronic achilles tendinitis
Long term achilles tendon pain
Achilles bursitis (Retrocalcaneal bursitis)
Pain at the back of the heel caused by an inflamed bursa
Haglund's Syndrome
A combination of retrocalcaneal bursitis and achilles tendinitis occuring at the same time.
Apophysitis calcanei / Sever's disease
Pain at the back of the heel usually occuring in Children
Posterior impingement syndrome
Pain at the back of the ankle caused by impingement on full plantar flexion
Lower leg - back
Calf strain (pulled muscle)
A sharp pain in the calf muscle caused by a muscle strain.
Tight calf muscles
Tight calf muscles
Deep Vein Thrombosis
A potentially deadly condition not to be missed when assessing calf pain
Contusion of the calf muscles
Calf muscle pain caused by a direct blow to the muscle.
Cramp
A sustained involuntary contraction of the calf muscles.
DOMS - Delayed onset muscle soreness
Muscle soreness that comes on a day or so after unaccustomed exercise.
Posterior compartment syndrome
Shin pain caused by excess pressure in the posterior compartment.
Popliteal Artery Entrapment
Symptoms of popliteal artery entrapment are usually calf pain but occaisionally pain in the anterior compartment (front of lower leg) can be felt.
Lateral compartment syndrome
Pain on the outside of the lower leg caused by excess pressure in the lateral calf muscles.
Lower leg - front
Shin splints / Periostitis
A term to describe pain in the front lower shin.
Stress Fracture of the (tibia) lower leg
Stress fracture resulting in pain in the lower leg.
Stress Fracture of the fibula
Pain and local tenderness at a point on the fibula.
Anterior Compartment Syndrome
Pain on the outside front of the shin.
Inflammation of the tendon sheath of the Tibialis Anterior
Pain, swelling and redness over the front of the ankle.
Less common causes of shin pain
Referred pain, nerve entrapments, periosteal contusion and
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