Chronic exertional compartment syndrome: muscle changes with isometric exercise.

Unlabelled: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is a well-documented cause of lower leg pain in active individuals. The pathophysiology is unclear, although it is generally believed to be associated with increased intramuscular pressure, but there is very little information about muscle function in relation to the onset of pain.

Purpose: To investigate strength, fatigue, and recovery of the anterior tibial muscles in CECS patients and healthy subjects during an isometric exercise protocol.