Pé pronado e suas relações com a síndrome do estresse medial tibial: uma revisão integrativa da literatura

Abstract

Introduction: Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), commonly known as “shin splints,” is one of the most frequent injuries among individuals who practice high-impact physical activities such as running. This condition is often associated with excessive foot pronation and biomechanical alterations that increase load on the medial aspect of the lower leg. Objective: To describe the relationship between pronated foot posture and medial tibial stress syndrome. Methods: Integrative literature review conducted in the Regional Portal of the Virtual Health Library (BVS) and PubMed. The descriptors used were: Physical Therapy AND Pronated Foot; Pronated Foot AND Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome; Physical Therapy Modalities AND Pronated Foot. Results: The studies reviewed indicate that individuals with MTSS present significant alterations in foot kinematics, plantar pressure distribution, and muscle stiffness, reflecting a biomechanically unfavorable pattern during walking and running. Conclusion: The findings suggest that MTSS arises from the interaction of multiple biomechanical and functional factors, reinforcing the need for assessment and treatment approaches that consider foot kinematics, load distribution, and muscular function. Keywords: Physical Therapy, Pronated Foot, Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), Physical Therapy Modalities.