Proud to be the official sports medicine providers for the following schools:
- Berwick Area High School - Benton Area High School - Bloomsburg Area High School - Bloomsburg University - Bucknell University Athletics - Central Columbia High School - Columbia Montour Vo-Tech - Coughlin High School - Dallas Area High School - Danville Area High School - G.A.R. High School - Hanover Area High School - Hazleton Area High School - Lake Lehman High School - Lewisburg Area High School - Luzerne County Community College - MMI Preparatory School - Meyers High School - Midd-West Area High School - Millville High School - Milton Area High School - Misericordia University - Nanticoke Area High School - Northwest Area High School - Selinsgrove Area High School - Shikellamy Area High School - Southern Columbia Area High School - Susquehanna University - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins - Wilkes University - Wyoming Valley West High School - Good luck to all the teams we support!
Shin Splints
- Lower Leg/Foot
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Shin Splints
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Ankle
- Ankle Sprains
- Osteochondral Injuries
Description: shin splints are usually characterized by pain, tenderness, and soreness along the shinbone, which may or may not be accompanied by mild swelling.
Shin splints is more of a description than an actual injury, as shin splints is used to describe many related issues such as stress fractures, compartment syndrome, tendonitis, periostitis, etc.
Shin splints are most common in runners, however can occur in any athlete involved in a sport in which the legs must absorb shock.
Mechanism of Injury: impact forces of exercise on the lower extremities from any of, or combination of, the following:
- Excess Training
- Inadequate Recovery
- Worn-out shoes
- In-adequate surface (concrete should be avoided)
Don’t let an injury keep you on the bench. Schedule your Geisinger Sports Medicine appointment today.
