Leg
Calf, shin and hamstring problems are most often load-related, and they have a habit of recurring when the return to running or sport is rushed. A staged plan with clear milestones is what prevents that.
What we treat
- Hamstring strains and tears
- Calf strains and Achilles-related pain
- Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome)
- Compartment syndrome-related exercise pain
- Cramping and recurrent muscle tightness
- Post-fracture lower limb rehabilitation
Signs and symptoms
- Sudden sharp pain during sprinting or pushing off
- Aching along the inside of the shin with running
- Tightness or a pulling sensation that returns with activity
- Bruising or swelling after an acute injury
- Pain that builds predictably at the same point in a run
How we treat it
- Progressive strength and eccentric loading
- Running technique and training load review
- Soft tissue therapy and dry needling
- Graded return-to-running programs
- Footwear and surface advice
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Symptoms overlap between conditions, so the right treatment depends on an assessment. If your pain followed a significant injury, is getting worse, or comes with numbness, weakness or unexplained weight loss, please see your GP.
Book an assessment for leg pain
No referral needed. Our physiotherapists across Seaton will assess what is going on and talk you through the plan.
177 Trimmer Parade, Seaton SA 5023
0403 907 587
physio@upplus.com.au