Diseases and Conditions
Chronic exertional compartment syndrome
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
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Risk factors
Certain factors increase your risk of developing chronic exertional compartment syndrome, including:
- Age. Although people of any age can develop chronic exertional compartment syndrome, the condition is most common in male and female athletes under age 30.
- Type of exercise. Repetitive impact activity — such as running — increases your risk of developing the condition.
- Overtraining. Working out too intensely or too frequently also can raise your risk of chronic exertional compartment syndrome.
