Periosteitis: What it is and how to treat it
Periosteitis: What it is and how to treat it: What it is and how to treat it
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Periosteitis occurs when the surface of a bone near the point of tendon attachment becomes inflamed. The pain of periosteitis tends to be a dull one, running up and down the lower part of the leg along the tibia.
On most occasions, periosteitis results from overt increases in an athlete's training load. The way to minimise the risk that larger training loads will cause, is to increase one's training extremely cautiously and to engage in strength (resistance) training, focusing on weak body regions or on muscle groups which are used most extensively in the particular sport.
Treating periosteitis
The best treatment if periosteitis does occur, involves something known as 'RECEIPT'' - Rest, Elevation, Compression, Easy Stretching of the muscles in the injured area, Icing, and Possibly Taping to provide increased support. Very light activity is permitted during recovery, which usually takes from one to six weeks. 'Cross training' during recovery can take pressure off inflamed tendons while maintaining fitness.
Owen Anderson
