Lower Leg
Understanding lower-leg pain, injuries and recovery
Your lower leg plays an important role in walking, running, jumping and everyday movement. Pain or injury can affect the muscles, tendons, bones and other tissues around the calf and shin. Learn more about common lower-leg problems, how they develop and what can help with recovery.
Understanding the Lower Leg
A complex area involved in almost every step you take.
The lower leg includes the muscles, tendons, bones, nerves and other tissues between the knee and ankle. These structures work together to support your body, absorb load and generate movement. Problems can develop following an injury, a change in activity or training load, or through repeated stress over time.
Common Lower-Leg Problems
From calf strains to shin pain, lower-leg problems can have many causes.
Knee symptoms can involve the joint itself or the muscles, tendons, ligaments and other structures around it. Our articles explore common knee problems, how they can develop, and the factors that may influence symptoms, movement and activity.
Lower-Leg Injuries & Recovery
Recovery involves more than simply waiting for the pain to settle.
Rehabilitation following a lower-leg injury usually involves progressively restoring movement, strength and tolerance to load. Depending on the problem, this may include modifying activity, rebuilding strength, improving balance and gradually returning to walking, running, sport or other activities.
Explore articles about common lower-leg problems, rehabilitation and returning to activity.
Running, Training & Lower-Leg Pain
Changes in activity and training load can contribute to lower-leg problems.
Lower-leg pain is common when people increase their running, walking or exercise too quickly, change their training routine or return to activity after a break. Building capacity progressively and allowing your body time to adapt can help reduce the risk of overload and support a successful return to activity.
Lower-Leg Articles
Explore all of our articles about about lower-leg pain, injuries and rehabilitation.
Whether you're trying to understand a new problem affecting your lower-leg, recovering from an injury or looking for ways to keep your legs strong and active, our articles provide practical information to help you understand your symptoms and make informed decisions about your recovery and activity.
Not Sure Where to Start?
You don't need to know exactly what's causing your lower-leg pain.
Lower-leg pain can have several possible causes, and knowing where to start isn't always straightforward. Our physiotherapists can assess your symptoms, identify the factors contributing to your problem and help you understand your options for treatment and rehabilitation.
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