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Shin Splints refer to the pain experienced along the shinbone (tibia), most often caused by running, jumping and/or walking. The formal medical term for shin splints is medial tibial stress syndrome.
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Fast Facts:
- One of the most common sports injuries
- Symptoms include tenderness and mild swelling
- Common cause is worn-out footwear
- Rest and ice are common treatments
- Strength training can prevent shin injuries
Disclaimer The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Shin Splints, please consult your doctor.
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Shin Splints Questions
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Does anyone know how to prevent shin splints? 1 AnswerThis link has a lot of helpful suggestions: http://walking.about.com/cs/medleg/ht/htshinsplints.htm read more -
Does anyone know good shin splint treatments? 1 AnswerWebMD recommends a few remedies, including icing down the shins; taking non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or naproxen; and strengthening your l... read more
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Has anyone ever tried taping your shins to help heal shin splints? If so how well does it work? 1 AnswerWrapping the area with an elastic bandage can help relieve shin splints, but be careful not to overtighten the wrap (if your foot swells or becomes numb, it's t... read more
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Who is the creator of Japanese cartoon character 'Crayon Shin-chan'? Did he die in an accident? 4 AnswersShin-Chan creator Yoshito Usui 's body was identified on September 20, 2009 in Japan. He had been killed in a hiking accident where he apparently fell off the ... read more
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Shin Splints Support Groups, Discussions and Blogs
- Daily Strength: Shin Splints Posts
- eOrthopod: A Patient's Guide to Shin Splints (September 18, 2003)
- Dr. Stephen M. Pribut's Sport Pages: Shin Splints: A Simplified Clinical Classification
- MedHelp: Shin Splint Posts
- HealthBoards: Shin Splints Posts
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@moniggaaa Goodjob! are you goin there next year?? & i think u have shin splints
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how do u know if u have shin-splints?
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These shin splints make me feel like I'm in highschool again.
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