Shin Splints…can they be avoided?

• First and foremost, shin splints do exist. Unfortunately it’s usually felt along the front part of your leg (between the knee and ankle area).
• Secondly, there are two types of shin splints and can me remedied. The best thing that one can do is if you feel pain, then refrain, do not continue to train through pain.
• Shin splints usually impact athletes who are actively involved in the “start-stop” as in tennis, racquetball, soccer or basketball. Other activities include:
  • Improper training techniques
  • Downhill running
  • Running on uneven or slanted surfaces
  • Running on concrete (i.e. sidewalks)
  • Running in the wrong shoes or worn-out shoes – it’s time to replace them, this includes workout shoes
  • Work on your flexibility and stretching
  • Muscle strength for hamstring and glutes