Exploring treatment of medial tibial stress syndrome via posture and the MyoKinesthetic system

Martinez, Rodrigo; Lopez, Evelyn Benitez; Cox, Robert W.; Stankevitz, Diane; Larkins, Lindsay; Baker, Russell T.; May, Jeremy A.

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.06.004

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“…Presently, a consensus of adequate treatment alternatives for MTSS does not exist 2,5 Routinely prescribed treatments for MTSS include rest, ice, stretching, strengthening exercises, and orthotics, although none are effective as signs and symptoms commonly return with the restart of exercise. 2 Reducing the load to 10% a week can be necessary to avoid (re-)injuries. 5 While the 10% rule appears a reliable and valid guideline to expose athletes to developing loads, recent articles propose that changing load by up to 30% from week to week may be harmless.…”

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“…Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is a very usual leg lesionrepresents 5% of all injuries in the physically active people; between 16% and 50% in select populations, like runners. 1,2 MTSS accounts for 18% of musculoskeletal injuries and 60% of lower limb lesions. 3 MTSS can be the main factor in restricting athletic performance due to the large rest duration of 16 weeks needed in critical circumstances.…”

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“…3 It´s a chronic disease provoked by repeated movements in sports, like running and jumping, and various risk agents have been proposed. [2][3][4] MTSS has been defined as an overuse lesion or repetitivestress damage of the tibia. 4 Many stress reactions of the tibia and near musculature happen when the body is incapable to repair accurately in response to repeated muscle contractions and tibial strain.…”

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Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome–Magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis in a sedentary person

Duarte¹

2020

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Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is one of the most common leg injuries in athletes who run. It's also the most frequent leg injury among militaries and athletes who jump, like basketball players and rhythmic gymnasts. The gold standard for diagnosis is the history and the physical examination, the imaging methods are important to make the correct diagnosis and to distinguish the MTSS among the differential diagnosis. Imaging studies can help on the diagnosis of MTSS and the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is currently the most important method This article aims to report an unusual case of MTSS diagnosed by MRI in a sedentary person.

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Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome–Magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis in a sedentary person

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2020

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“…Limited evidence exists on MYK, however, previous published works include a comprehensive overview of MYK, its positive effects on low back pain, 11 disc herniations, 12 chronic knee osteoarthritis, 13 and MTSS. 14 Identification and implementation of a treatment that not only addresses the physical manifestation of pain, but addresses potential contributing causes is needed. The purpose of this case report is to present two instances of competitive athletes diagnosed with MTSS, who were treated successfully with MYK.…”

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The Effects of the MyoKinesthetic System on Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome in the Physically Active: A Case Study

Martinez¹

2020

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Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is a common pathology in physically active people and one of many overuse leg injuries present in weight bearing athletes, with the highest prevalence in runners. Researchers have extensively explored treatment for MTSS, but a long-lasting and effective treatment option has not been established. This case report aimed to explore the effects of The MyoKinesthetic System TM (MYK), a form of manual therapy, on two athletes diagnosed with MTSS. Patient one is a 19-year-old male rugby player with a previous history of MTSS, who reported leg pain while running which progressed to constant pain. Patient two is a 24-year-old female collegiate soccer patient who reported increasing leg pain while running, with no previous history of MTSS. After being diagnosed with MTSS, both patients' posture was evaluated using the MYK postural analysis to identify and treat the primary nerve root dysfunction (i.e., S1). Each patient received a total of six MYK treatment sessions over a two-week period. Treatment included manual stimulation via tactile feedback of each muscle innervated by the primary dysfunctional nerve root. Treatments were performed bilaterally with alternating patterns of 4-10 passive and active movements. Implementation of manual therapy resulted in long-term, full resolution of symptoms without modifying or restricting athletic participation. Both patients reported a decrease in pain and an increase in function across six treatment sessions without curtailing activity. Manual therapy techniques such as MYK may be a suitable treatment option for physically active patients with MTSS. The outcomes of this case report suggest that MYK may help improve and ultimately resolve MTSS pain and dysfunction in patients involved in weight bearing physical activity. Future studies should continue to examine the effectiveness of these techniques via randomized clinical trials.

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Exploring treatment of medial tibial stress syndrome via posture and the MyoKinesthetic system

Cited by 2 publications

References 33 publications

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome–Magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis in a sedentary person

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome–Magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis in a sedentary person

The Effects of the MyoKinesthetic System on Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome in the Physically Active: A Case Study

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