Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome as it Relates to Pronation in the Irish Step Cut 1, 2

Authors

Kathleen S. Thomas, Brigham Young University
Dr. Mark Ricard, Brigham Young University

Keywords

medial tibial stress syndrome, MTSS, pronation, Irish

College

Life Sciences

Department

Exercise Sciences

Abstract

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is defined as chronic leg pain in the distal two-thirds of the medial border of the tibia where stress fractures and exertional compartmental syndrome have been ruled out.1,2,3,5 This syndrome is induced by intense, repetitive, high impact exercise such as running and in the case of dancers, jumping and leaping.

Recommended Citation

Thomas, Kathleen S. and Ricard, Dr. Mark (2013) "Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome as it Relates to Pronation in the Irish Step Cut 1, 2," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1146.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1146