International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education

Authors
Dr. Smital Laxmikant Kshirsagar, Dr. Mahendra Shende, Dr. Sucheta Golhar

Abstract
The purpose of this study was to see the effect of self myofascial release on pain and functional ability in patients with medial tibial stress syndrome at the end of 4 weeks. Also commonly known as shin splints. 30 participants were taken including both male as well as female ranging from 18 to 30 year of age, they were selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. The subjects were evaluated before and after 4 weeks. Statistical analysis of the data was done using paired-T test. There was statistically significant difference in pre and post evaluation of pain (on VAS) (p value <0.0001) and functional ability (on MTSS score) (p value <0.0001). These findings of this study suggest that 4 weeks of self myofascial release in runners with medial tibial stress syndrome with in age of 18-30 years shows significant effect on pain and functional ability.