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Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is a chronic lower-limb injury that effects a large population of athletes and exercisers. MTSS, commonly known as ''shin splints,'' is one of the most common causes of exertional leg pain in athletes. It is one of the most common overuse issues in runners and the community, affecting almost 35% of the athletic population. Overuse injuries like MTSS can impact up to 70% of runners in a year. Many risk factors are associated with MTSS, and lower extremity performance may become altered in athletes suffering from prior symptoms, potentially increasing risk of future injury. Although often not serious, it can be quite disabling and progress to more serious complications if not treated properly. There is no definitive knowledge on what causes this injury, making prevention and treatment difficult. Often, the cause of MTSS is multi-factorial and involves training errors and various biomechanical abnormalities. Few advances have been made in the treatment of MTSS over the last few decades. Current treatment options are mostly based on expert opinion and clinical experience. The purpose of this article is to review published literature regarding conservative treatment options for Acute MTSS and provide recommendations for physiotherapists and sports medicine clinicians for improved and faster treatment outcomes.