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Research Paper | Physiotherapy | Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026 | Pages: 1149 - 1151 | India
GAIT Kinematics in Athletes With and Without Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
Abstract: Background: Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is a common complaint that may stop an athlete from running and other sports activities. No previous study has identified deficits in force distribution, the center of pressure, cadence, and foot rotation as potential contributing factors to Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in kinematics during normal locomotion between uninjured athletes and those with Medial tibial stress syndrome. Method: This case-control observational study investigated 20 athletes aged 18-35 years old with a history of unilateral/bilateral Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) and 20 subjects in the control group. They were made to walk on the Zebris FDMT, with the force plate which helps to measures ground reaction force as the subject walks. It specifically measure force distribution of foot, center of pressure, cadence, and foot rotation. Results: Significant difference was observed in the force distribution on the left and the right forefoot (for left p=0.001, right p=0.03) and heels (for left p = 0.028, right p= 0.03) when subjects with MTSS were compared with subjects without MTSS. Conclusion: There increased forces on the forefoot and heel while walking in the persons suffering from MTSS.
Keywords: medial tibial stress syndrome, gait kinematics, force distribution, center of pressure, foot rotation
How to Cite?: Brajendra Singh, Prabhjot Kaur, "GAIT Kinematics in Athletes With and Without Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome", Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1149-1151, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26118234538, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26118234538