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ber of possible underlying etiological features which may cause or contribute to the manifestation of signs and symptoms. As such a thorough understanding of these factors is essential if the allied health professional is to make an appropriate clinical impression.

THE AUTHOR

Thomas Bennett MSc is a graduate sports rehabilitator and has a masters in sports medicine. He currently sits on the Executive Board of the British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) and is a lecturer on the undergraduate and postgraduate sports rehabilitation programmes at St Mary's College, Twickenham.

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Ugalde V, Batt ME. Shin splints: current theories and treatment. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2001;13:217-253 Edwards PH, Wright ML, Hartman JF. A practical approach to the differential diagnosis of chronic leg pain in the athlete. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2005;33:1241-1249

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