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Possible chronic exertional compartment syndrome in runner. 3 weeks rest physiotherapist says legs still feel really tight. options? management ideas
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Compartment syndrome: The only way to exclude this is to place a needle catheter after exercise to measure compartment pressures in the legs. There are 4 compartments in the leg, below the knees. Orthopedic surgeons do these measurements with a Stryker instrument.
Answered 4/17/2016
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