Tibialis Posterior Strengthening Exercise to Help Combat Shin Splints

Dr. Donald Ozello demonstrates a resistance band exercise targeting the tibialis posterior to help prevent and treat shin splints.

Tibialis Posterior Strengthening Exercise to Help Combat Shin Splints ***Disclaimer: Viewing this video does not take the place of seeing a medical professional or working with a fitness professional. Please visit a medical professional for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment and to make sure that you are healthy enough to begin an exercise program. Please work with a fitness professional to learn proper exercise technique and to develop a proper training program. Never perform an exercise that elicits or intensifies symptoms. If an exercise elicits or intensifies symptoms, stop immediately and use a viable substitute. Strengthen the Tibialis Posterior muscle to prevent shin splints and improve your running performance. The tibialis posterior muscle originates over a wide area of bone on the medial aspect of the larger bone in the lower leg, named the tibia. The tibialis posterior runs downward toward the foot. Its tendon travels around the inner ankle and attaches to several bones on the bottom of the foot. When contracted in a positive, or concentric, action the tibialis posterior flexes the foot downward and inward. These motions are called plantar flexion and inversion. When contracted in a negative or eccentric manner the tibialis posterior helps to prevent overpronation. Wrap the resistance band around the mid foot. Secure the other end of the band. Hold the working foot a few inches off the floor. Flex the ankle into plantar flexion & inversion, so the bottom of the foot moves downward and inward. Build up to fifteen repetitions with each leg. Build strength and endurance in your tibialis posterior to prevent shin splints and improve ankle function. Dr Donald A Ozello DC of Championship Chiropractic in Las Vegas, NV Web Site: championshipchiropractic.com/ Blog: championshipchiropractic.com/wordpress/ Twitter: twitter.com/drdozellodc Facebook: facebook.com/Championship-Chiropractic-280141628688300/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-donald-a-ozello-dc-716b3233 YouTube: youtube.com/user/drdozellodc/videos "Running: Maximize Performance & Minimize Injuries" amazon.com/Running-Performance-Chiropractors-Minimizing-Pote…