Exertional Compartment Pressure Testing

If you're an athlete or active individual in Miami experiencing persistent leg pain during workouts or running, you may be dealing with Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS). At Ross Medical Group, we offer Exertional Compartment Pressure Testing—the gold standard for diagnosing CECS and helping patients return to pain-free activity.

What Is Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS)?

CECS is a condition where pressure builds up in a muscle compartment (typically in the lower leg) during physical activity. This pressure can restrict blood flow and compress nerves, causing:

• Deep aching or burning leg pain during exercise
• Numbness or tingling
• Muscle weakness or tightness
• Symptoms that ease with rest but return when activity resumes

It often affects runners, soccer players, dancers, and military personnel. CECS is frequently mistaken for shin splints or stress fractures, which is why accurate testing is essential.

What Is Exertional Compartment Pressure Testing?

At Ross Medical Group in Miami, we use exertional pressure testing to diagnose CECS by directly measuring the pressure within your muscle compartments before and after exercise.

Here’s how it works:

1. Baseline Reading: A small catheter is placed into the muscle compartment to measure resting pressure.
2. Exercise Simulation: You’ll perform treadmill running or other exercises to reproduce symptoms.
3. Post-Exercise Measurement: Pressures are re-measured immediately after activity.

Elevated pressures after exertion indicate CECS.

Who Should Get Compartment Pressure Testing?

Consider this test if you:

• Have recurring lower leg pain during exercise that improves with rest
• Are an athlete or runner with undiagnosed exertional pain
• Have tried physical therapy or rest with no improvement
• Have ruled out conditions like stress fractures or nerve entrapment

Why Choose Ross Medical Group in Miami?

Ross Medical Group has a long-standing reputation for advanced sports medicine and orthopedic care in South Florida. Our board-certified providers offer comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in one convenient location in Kendall, Miami.

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Treatment Options for CECS

Once diagnosed, treatment may include:

• Physical therapy and gait retraining
• Activity modification
• Surgical fasciotomy (for advanced or unresponsive cases)

Our team will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan based on your activity level and goals.

Get Back to Doing What You Love — Pain-Free

Don’t let chronic leg pain hold you back. If you’re in Miami, Kendall, Coral Gables, or Pinecrest, and think you may have CECS, Exertional Compartment Pressure Testing at Ross Medical Group can give you answers—and a clear path to recovery.

📆 Book your appointment today and take the first step toward long-term relief.