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Shin Splint or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome Combination Technigue

Combining the Kinesio Tcchnique with traditional treatments may proeide both acute pain reduction and long term posifiYe benefits for shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome.

Scveral examples will be givcn in which the Kinesio Technique will be combined with traditional treatments; Iow dye, longitudinal arch, or orthotics. The practitioner will need to evaluate each patiem and apply whał is in theiropinion the best course of treatment. If one method is selected and the results are not as effective as desired, try another method.

Complcted application of the Kinesio technique for shin splints. Two examples are given.

Photo on Ieft: space correction pulling away from medial border of tibia.

Photo on right: space correction using the baseof the Y to puli tissue to the medial border of the tibia. For complełe revievv see shin splint application technique.

Application of the Kinesio technique for shin splints in combination with a Iow dye technique. For complete review see Iow dye technique, as described in metatarsal arch combination technique.

Photo on Ieft: application of the Kinesio technicjue for shin splints in combination with the longitudinal arch technique. For complete review see longitudinal arch technique, as described in plantar fasciitis combination technique.

Photo on right: application of the Kinesio tech-nique for shin splints in combination with orthotics.

Anterior Compartment Hematoma /Syndrome

An injury to the anterior compartment may result from direct trauma or from a \oss of fascia expan-jion surrounding the four compartments. Each of the four compartments of the lower leg: anterior, lateral. posterior superficial and posterior deep, are surrounded by a fascia which expands during exercise. Each compartment contains muscles, artery, vein and nervous tissue. When an acute trauma occurs a hemmorhage may result decreasing circulation and causing pressure on the nerve. A compartment may also be effected by a decrease in the elasticity of the fascia surrounding the compartment, msulting in an increased pressure causing numbness.

Acute compartment hematomas are treated by reducing the hemorrhage. Chronić exertional compartment syndromes are treated by reducing the increased pressures within the compartment.

For both the acute and excertional compartment syndrome a lymphatic correction will be used to reduce pressure within the compartment. The first lymphatic strip is placed with the base at the medial aspect of the knee just superior to the joint linę.

For complete review see lymphatic correction application technique.

A second lymphatic correction strip may be applied starting with the base located elose to the insertion of the Achille's tendon. The fan tails are overlaid in a crisscross pattem over the first fan strip.

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With an acute hemorrhage resulting in a hematoma, a space correction techniąue may be used. This space correction I strip should provide additional space directly above the hemorrhage allowing for the edema to be removed.

Tear the Kinesio strip paper backing in the middle, apply 15-25% tension to the center of the strip. Apply this central area directly over the hematoma. If appropriate have the patient move into opposite rang of motion, lay down tails with not tension.

For complete review see space correction techniqu<

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