“Will physical therapy help in treating my brother's shin splints?”
My brother has shin splints causing him a lot of pain. Can physical therapy help?
6 Answers
Yes. Physical therapy can help with this issue and address the impairments that caused it to prevent the likelihood of returning.
Yes
The name "shin splints" is really a poor name for the condition. Shin splints have a large factor stemming from immobility through the lower leg, ankle, and foot. I would highly recommend physical therapy.
Yes.
Unfortunately there has not been any research that proves that any treatment for shin splints is effective. Orthotics, stretching and strengthening as well as ice may help to treat the symptoms, but we actually do not know the exact cause of shin splints. Stopping running for a time usually with allow the area to rest and heal, but often times comes back when they start to run again. Hope this helps.
Yes. Physical therapy will address his pain, his foot posture, his footwear and will help correct any muscle imbalances that may be present.
