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ABSTRACT: Background: Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (TSS), commonly known as shin splints, is a frequent overuse injury affecting the lower extremities, particularly among athletes and individuals engaged in repetitive weight bearing activities. Bowling, though perceived as a low-impact sport, involves repetitive biomechanical stresses that may predispose recreational bowlers to tibial stress injury. Because of all these factors can cause TSS in future, So Prevent future impairments Proper diagnosis is important. The Shin Palpation Test (SPT) is a simple and reliable clinical tool for identifying TSS. Methodology: This observational study includes 58 recreational bowlers aged 18-30 years, selected through convenience sampling. Participants with a minimum of 2 years of playing experience will be screened according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. After obtaining informed consent, demographic data will be recorded, and the Shin Palpation Test will be administered bilaterally. Any report of pain during palpation will be noted as a positive finding. Result: Data will be analysed to calculate the prevalence of TSS among recreational bowlers. The findings will be presented in terms of prevalence rate and distribution according to demographic and pain intensity. Conclusion: The study is expected to provide evidence regarding the prevalence of Tibial Stress Syndrome in recreational bowlers. The study concluded that 88% shows the prevalence of Tibial Stress Syndrome in recreational bowlers. Findings may help increase awareness of injury risks in non-professional sports participants and guide preventive and management strategies.