clinical features
Last reviewed 01/2018
Pain is often described as burning, aching or cramping.
Pain due to chronic exertional compartment syndrome typically follows this pattern:
- begins after a certain time, distance or intensity of exertion after you start exercising
- progressively worsens as you exercise
- subsides within 10 to 20 minutes of stopping the activity
- over time, recovery time after exercise often increases
Generally is bilateral.
Paraesthesia and/or numbness of leg and foot reported on exertion.