Q. A 22-year-old male, a university track and field athlete, presents to the sports medicine clinic complaining of pain along the inner edge of his right shin. He mentions that the pain started gradually a few weeks ago and has progressively worsened, especially after his daily running practices. He denies any history of trauma or falls. On physical examination, there is tenderness along the medial aspect of the tibia but no swelling or warmth. The pain is reproducible with resisted dorsiflexion of his ankle. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment plan for this athlete?