Twin Boro Physical Therapy is home to professional physical therapists, hand therapists, and occupational therapists with years of experience helping our patients achieve their best outcomes and surpass their goals. When you need therapy “near me” and are ready to get started, contact our Milburn office today.
With 51 locations across 16 counties, Twin Boro Physical Therapy is the largest private physical therapy network in the state. At each location, you can expect a range of services and certified professionals with a broad range of experience and skills. Across our locations, you will find services such as:
- Arthritis Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Rehab
- Hand Therapy
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Spinal Orthopaedic Rehab
- Sports Rehab / Physical Therapy
- TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Workers’ Compensation
While this encompasses most of our patients, we have several patients that fall outside of these categories. If you are interested in finding out whether we offer care suited to your needs, come in for a free complimentary consultation. If your needs fall outside the scope of our care, we will connect you to the professionals suited for you and help you take your next step.
What are shin splints?
Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, happens when there is strain put on the shin bone by lower leg muscles and inflammation is caused. This leads to irritation, swelling, pain, and difficulty walking and running. This is common in athletes who put repeated stress on the shin, such as runners. Usually, shin splints heal with at-home rest and ice, but untreated or persistent shin splints can lead to further injury and may require physical therapy or additional medical treatment.
How do shin splints happen?
Repetitive pressure on the shin bone can lead to inflammation. This often happens through repeated tugging of the soft tissues of the lower leg on the shin bone, such as from running or jumping. If there is not time for the shin bone to recover between stresses, such as in athletes who have intense practices frequently, shin splints can develop.
People who are new to sports and who’s shins are not accustomed to the strain put on them in the new activity are also at a higher risk of developing shin splints.
Who has a higher risk of developing shin splints?
Anyone can develop shin splints, but the following groups have a higher risk:
- Runners, especially concrete pavement runners
- Soccer players
- Football players
- Dancers
- People with flat feet
- People with high arches
- People who walk long distances
- People with improperly fitted shoes
- People with Vitamin D deficiency
- People with osteoporosis
- People with low weight
In some cases, shin splints can best be treated by targeting the underlying issues. For example, someone developing shin splints because of fat feet will benefit from orthopedic shoe inserts, while someone with shin splints from vitamin deficiency will benefit from incorporating supplements into their routine. Because of the varied causes of shin splints, a consultation with a medical provider or physical therapist is ideal to ensure that the root issue is being treated.
Let’s Get Started!
If you are searching for physical therapy “near me,” we are ready when you are. At Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Milburn, we help residents alleviate symptoms and return to the activities they love. If you are looking for a professional physical therapist ready to get started, schedule your first appointment by calling 973.258.1900 or visiting our website.
