Pediatric Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Lecture Series: Shin Pain - From Diagnosis to Return

Saturday, August 30, 2025, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, A Live Webinar

Shin pain is a common concern among athletes of all ages, especially during times of increased activity. Distinguishing between "shin splints" (medial tibial stress syndrome) and bone stress injuries can be challenging, as their symptoms often overlap. Join us for an informative session where you'll gain valuable insights into the risk factors and underlying causes of shin pain. Our expert panel, including a sports medicine physician and an athletic trainer, will guide you through essential topics such as diagnosis, clinical examination techniques, imaging methods, and effective management strategies. Additionally, we will discuss guidelines for safely returning to sport and share practical strategies for prevention.

Registration is required.

All practitioners: free.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), BOC Category A Hours/CEUs (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00 hours), Occupational Therapy Contact Hours (1.00 hours), Physical Therapy Contact Hours (1.00 hours)

1. Differentiate between "shin splints"/MTSS and bone stress injuries
2. Discuss risk factors and etiology for shin pain in the active pediatric population
3. Review methods for accurate diagnosis of shin pain e.g. palpation skills, indications for the use of imaging
4. Describe shin pain treatment and return to sport timelines
5. Explain preventative measures to reduce shin pain recurrence

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
 
Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Board of Certification, Inc (BOC) Stanford Medicine (BOC AP#: 0000751) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 1.00 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

 
Stanford Health Care Department of Rehabilitation is an approved provider for physical therapy and occupational therapy for courses that meet the requirements set forth by the respective California Boards. This course is approved for 1.0 hour CEU for PT and OT.

Cancellation Policy
Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require visual, auditory, cognitive, or mobility accommodations, please contact the CME office.

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For activity related questions, please contact
     Name: Katherine Susskind
     Title: Athletic Trainer
     Email: [email protected]

For questions regarding registration, please contact

Name: Emily Manche

Title: CME Compliance Coordinator

Email:  [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact 
     Email: [email protected]

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Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.