Incidência Da Síndrome De Estresse Tibial-Medial Em Atletas Amadores

Medial tibial stress syndrome is one of the main overuse injuries affecting amateur athletes, especially road runners and participants in high-impact sports. Its etiology is multifactorial and relates to intrinsic factors such as biomechanical alterations, musculoskeletal imbalances, and anthropometric characteristics, as well as extrinsic factors, including inadequate training progression, inappropriate footwear, and training on hard surfaces. This study had the general objective of analyzing the incidence of medial tibial stress syndrome in amateur athletes, its risk factors, clinical characteristics, and functional implications for sports performance. The methodology of this work was bibliographic. Medial tibial stress syndrome showed a high incidence among amateur athletes, particularly in impact modalities such as running, and was triggered by multifactorial risk factors that include biomechanical alterations, musculoskeletal imbalances, and training errors. Its clinical characteristics, such as diffuse and persistent pain along the medial border of the tibia, require a careful differential diagnosis to avoid complications and progression to more severe conditions. The functional implications demonstrated direct impairment of sports performance, with reduced efficiency and temporary withdrawals, reinforcing the importance of prevention strategies based on gradual load progression, muscle strengthening, biomechanical correction, and individualized professional guidance. Keywords: Medial tibial stress syndrome. Amateur athletes. Clinical approach.