Treatment for shin splints in amateur football players
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests two muscle-relaxation techniques to reduce pain from shin splints in amateur football players. It may help you recover faster and get back to playing.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- You are an amateur football (soccer) player and have been playing regularly for at least the past year.
- You have moderate to severe shin pain (rating 4 to 10 on a 0-10 pain scale).
- Your shin splints are classified as category 2 or 3 using a special scoring system (males: 2-29, females: 6-29).
- You have not had a leg fracture, surgery, or major injury in the last 6 months.
- You do not have blood vessel disease, cancer, leg length difference, or any major alignment problems in your legs.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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