Anterior tibial compartment pressures during running with rearfoot and forefoot landing styles. 1983

R L Kirby, and A G McDermott

Elevated compartment pressure is the central feature of exercise-induced anterior tibial compartment syndrome. The compartment pressures of 17 legs of 14 subjects were continuously monitored with the solid state transducer intracompartmental (STIC) catheter system while they ran on a treadmill. The subjects ran with relaxed, rearfoot and forefoot landing styles, confirmed with videotape records and wafer footswitches at heel and toe. In 24 of 34 comparisons, anterior tibial compartment systolic pressures were significantly influenced by landing style. The changes were consistent in direction and magnitude within, but not among, subjects. These findings may have implications for the design of footwear and for the training regimens of patients with exercise-induced anterior tibial compartment syndrome.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D011312 Pressure A type of stress exerted uniformly in all directions. Its measure is the force exerted per unit area. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed) Pressures
D003161 Compartment Syndromes Conditions in which increased pressure within a limited space compromises the BLOOD CIRCULATION and function of tissue within that space. Some of the causes of increased pressure are TRAUMA, tight dressings, HEMORRHAGE, and exercise. Sequelae include nerve compression (NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES); PARALYSIS; and ISCHEMIC CONTRACTURE. FASCIOTOMY is often used to decompress increased pressure and eliminate pain associated with compartment syndromes. Compartment Syndrome
D005260 Female Females
D005528 Foot The distal extremity of the leg in vertebrates, consisting of the tarsus (ANKLE); METATARSUS; phalanges; and the soft tissues surrounding these bones. Feet
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000868 Anterior Compartment Syndrome Rapid swelling, increased tension, pain, and ischemic necrosis of the muscles of the anterior tibial compartment of the leg, often following excessive PHYSICAL EXERTION. Anterior Tibial Syndrome,Anterior Compartment Syndromes,Anterior Tibial Syndromes,Compartment Syndrome, Anterior,Compartment Syndromes, Anterior,Syndrome, Anterior Compartment,Syndrome, Anterior Tibial,Syndromes, Anterior Compartment,Syndromes, Anterior Tibial,Tibial Syndrome, Anterior,Tibial Syndromes, Anterior
D012420 Running An activity in which the body is propelled by moving the legs rapidly. Running is performed at a moderate to rapid pace and should be differentiated from JOGGING, which is performed at a much slower pace. Runnings
D013178 Sports Medicine The field of medicine concerned with physical fitness and the diagnosis and treatment of injuries sustained in exercise and sports activities. Medicine, Sport,Medicine, Sports,Sport Medicine

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