062: Persistent shin pain & a lateral shift-implications for gait




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Summary: Is a lateral shift a reaction to an irritated nerve root? Or is it part of a functional scoliosis? Or neither? This patient experienced persistent right shin pain with prolonged walking. The episode highlights the importance of identifying the non-optimal movement strategy and prescribing exercise to correct it. We discuss how to re-pattern her movements with a focus on the "why" she moves a certain way vs just training a muscle in an isolated non-meaningful exercise. Visit our website: Toughtotreat.com