Podiatrists can help with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries relating to participation in sports or exercise. Problems are often related to abnormally rotating or deformed joints or muscles. Common problems include the condition often referred to as 'shin splints' (medial tibial stress syndrome), Achilles tendonitis and runner's knee (patellofemoral syndrome ). A biomechanical assessment is carried out, with an orthotic (insole) prescription as necessary, footwear advice and stretching / strengthening exercises. Please see the Sports tab for more information on specific activity related problems.