Shin Splints and Dorsal Foot
Shin splints are caused by one primary muscle, the tibias anterior. This muscle pinches the deep and superficial peroneal nerves causing direct nerve compression. The other muscles of the lateral shin and top of the foot are innervated by the peroneal nerves so they will spasm as a result of the tibias anterior pinching their nerve supply.To relieve shin splints, release the tibias anterior and go from there. Dorsal foot pain is caused by the extensor hallicus brevis or extensor digitorum brevis. learn how these muscles to heal these topics, enroll in our class for shin splints and dorsal foot pain.
To learn the releasology for this topic, take our online class. On this page, we have provided the technique video and worksheet links for this class, but for the full experience, please take the class. This class will walk you through learning the anatomy and techniques you will need to be able to address this topic effectively, as follows:
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First, download this pdf to your phone.
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Open it in your phone.
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Open your drawing tool.
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Use it to draw the muscle, or muscles, you are trying to memorize on top of this image.
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After completing your drawing compare your drawing to our illustration of this muscle to learn how your drawing could be even more precise.
After 3 attempts, one is likely to never forget where this muscle is. After this stage, one is ready for palpation of this muscle and then to attempt the releasology techniques shown in the video. Go ahead and download this pdf to get started and then watch the video to learn the Releasology techniques.
When you sign up for class, a student profile will be created for you. After completing each step of the class, click the checkboxes. Use the upload tool in the footer to submit your completed worksheets and technique videos. When you complete the steps, a badge will be added to your profile indicating that you have completed this class. Please, click the "enroll now" button to begin.
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