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

Shin splints, medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome, are caused by repetitive stress on the shinbone due to ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

If you’ve ever suffered from shin splints – also known as medial tibial stress syndrome – you’ll probably want to do everything in your power to stop them from returning. Most commonly presented as a ...

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 ...

If you’re an athlete, a runner, or just someone who’s devoted to physically demanding activities, you might have encountered a nagging pain along the front of your lower leg. This discomfort, commonly ...

Runners may face a greater risk of developing fractures in their shin bones when they run quickly, compared with when they run uphill or downhill. The repetitive pounding motion of running can lead to ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Nothing stops a runner in their tracks like a throbbing knee or an aching shin. Most runners have experienced pain at one time or another, typically from trying to do too much without a proper ...