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The term "shin splints" is associated with Select one:

a. injuries resulting from excessive stress on the tibialis anterior.
b. stress fractures of the fibula 2 to 5 cm distal to the knee.
c. posterior compartment syndrome.
d. injuries resulting from excessive stress on the tibialis posterior.
e. RICE.

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Answer:

a. injuries resulting from excessive stress on the tibialis anterior.

Step-by-step explanation:

Shin splints: The pain associated with shin splints is a result of fatigue or trauma to the muscle tissue surrounding the tibia (tibialis anterior) resulting in an inflammatory response. These injuries commonly occur in the front of the outer leg. These injuries are a type of injuries called overuse injuries occuring mostlyy in runners.

Hence,a. injuries resulting from excessive stress on the tibialis anterior is the correct answer.

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