RW Injury Prevention

Preventing Shin Injuries

Shinsplints

‘Shinsplints’ refers to medial tibial stress syndrome, an achy pain that results when small tears occur in the muscles around your tibia (shin bone). This makes up about 15% of running injuries.
Beat Shin Splints

Shinsplints are nagging aches on the inside or outside of the lower leg. They are a classic symptom of running too much, too soon.

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