If you've ever noticed pain along your shin bone or experienced mild swelling or soreness in your lower leg, chances are you've dealt with at least a mild form of shin splints. This is especially ...

A physical therapist explains what causes shin splints and shares the exercises that can help you prevent them.

Runners and power walkers may have had the displeasure of experiencing shin splints, which is the term used to describe a dull, aching pain along the inner shinbone that usually picks up during ...

Good news for all the treadmill runners who suffer from stubborn and painful shin splints. New research suggests that a little outdoor gait training may help. A randomized controlled trial at UVA ...

“This is an important finding for clinicians, as this gives us a tool to use to help these runners,” said researcher David J. Hryvniak, DO, a running medicine specialist who is part of UVA Health’s ...

Don’t let this common injury derail your fall running plans. By Allessandra DiCorato It’s fall marathon season, which for many runners means it’s also shin splints season. Whether you’re a beginner or ...

"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 ...

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Shin splints are one of the most common running injuries—but there are ways to quickly treat and prevent them. Proper rest and recovery is imperative to ensure you don’t overexert yourself (continuing ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As a former track and field athlete, shin splints were unfortunately the norm for me and some of my ...

As a former track and field athlete, shin splints were unfortunately the norm for me and most of my teammates. The daily running and jumping did a number on my body, and my shins took a hit. If you’re ...