Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is a common overuse injury of the lower extremity. It typically occurs in runners and other athletes that are exposed to intensive weight-bearing activities. It presents with load bearing exercises that causes pain over the front of the lower leg bone (tibia) and is an early stress injury that can lead to stress fractures in the tibia if not identified early. The incidence of MTSS ranges between 13.6% to 20% in runners and up to 35% of the new runners … [Read more...]