Tibial stress fractures (TSF) are common overuse injuries in athletes. Shin splints account for initial presentation of TSF. Athletes oftentimes disregard this symptom, which may lead to greater risk for injury, such as a stress fracture. In the Philippines, most injuries at the collegiate level are under reported, with athletes seeking orthopedic consults when pain is non-manageable. This study aimed to determine the incidence of tibial stress fracture in collegiate athletes. 150 collegiate athletes volunteered to participate in this study, answering a survey that include parameters pertaining to incidence of shin splints, progressing to TSF. 103 athletes experiencing shin splints were included in the analysis. Out of the 103, 39 consulted the doctor for evaluation. It was found that 23 out of 39 athletes, with majority of them being females (n = 19) were discovered to exhibit TSF. The incidence of tibial stress fracture in athletes with shin splints in the collegiate level was found to be higher in the female athlete population. Basketball and football showed the highest incidence of stress fractures. Training frequency and duration did not show any significant contribution in acquiring the injury. Thus, strategies for early detection and reducing the risk for shin splints, especially in the female athletes, should be warranted.
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Fille Claudine Nombres Cainglet, Ray Allen Sinlao. (2022). Incidence of Tibial Stress Fracture in Filipino Collegiate Athletes. International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education, 7(2), 50-52. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijsspe.20220702.12
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Fille Claudine Nombres Cainglet; Ray Allen Sinlao. Incidence of Tibial Stress Fracture in Filipino Collegiate Athletes. Int. J. Sports Sci. Phys. Educ. 2022, 7(2), 50-52. doi: 10.11648/j.ijsspe.20220702.12
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