Ask a PT Response: "My sister in law developed this condition after participating in hurdles in track and it has been a battle to try to help control her pain. We tried a TENS unit which was somewhat effective for a few days but then became effective. She was unable to tolerate the habituation on her leg as the stimulki was too painful. She could tolerate aquatic aquatic therapy in a warm water pool but did not achieve any long lasting relief. She also tried accupuncture and chiropractor afer PT which was ineffective. Finally, she received a spinal cord stimulator which was able to significantly decrease her pain. She still has pain, but at least it is tolerable now. This is a very difficult condition to treat for PT's. If your patient only has a mild case, perhaps the various interventions you mentioned may be effective. I would try desensitization with various stimuli, mirror box therapy (motor programming), edema control, progression with weight bearing, and functional trianing. I hope this helps and best of luck to your patient."