This week we are going to discuss an athletic injury that occurs in children frequently and is often times preventable—shin splints. Shin splints or periostitis is a condition of the lower leg which ...

Shin splints, or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), are a stress injury to the shinbone (tibia) from overuse. Common causes include sudden increases in training, improper footwear, and ...

This week we are going to discuss the connection between foot mechanics and shin splints of the lower leg. The biomechanics of the foot very much dictate the muscle activity of the lower leg.

Shin splints often plague runners who don’t build their mileage up gradually, or those who make an abrupt change to their workout regimen, like switching from running on grass to concrete, for example ...

Finding yourself hobbled with shin pain a few weeks after starting a running routine can suck the excitement out of a new fitness program. But there’s good news: You can take steps to prevent shin ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." RUNNING IS ONE of the simplest ways to get a workout. You just lace up your shoes, head out the door, ...

The official medical term for the condition is medial tibial stress syndrome, or MTSS, but doctors know exactly what patients are talking about when they complain of shin splints. "Shin splints are a ...

One week into training for an epic mountain trail run, I felt a tell-tale pain in my lower legs. Sure enough it was the dreaded shin splints. I was so amped to get ready for the 17-mile feat and so ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Shin splints are one of the most common running injuries—but there are ways to quickly treat and prevent ...

Spring marks the beginning of the running season for many fitness enthusiasts who have been cooped up for the long, hard winter. This time of year, complaints from shin splints soar. Shin splints are ...

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