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Shin Splints

Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is a common injury among runners. Learn about the causes for shin splints, recovery times and what treatments work best.
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Find out how to continue walking, running, swimming and cycling with shin splints.
Jul 11, 2024
6 min
Shin splints — Can I still walk, run, swim and cycle?
  • Shin Splints
  • Leg Pain
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Man is trying to prevent overuse injuries running.
Mar 20, 2024
11 min
10 Tips to prevent overuse injuries as a runner
  • Prevention
  • Running Injuries Prevention
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Sabrina Burkart
Sabrina Burkart
How to handle painful injury flare-ups
Apr 21, 2024
5 min
How to handle painful injury flare-ups
  • Pain Management
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • 14
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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Learn what causes running overuse injuries, what warning signs to look out for and find examples of overuse injuries in runners.
Apr 18, 2024
4 min
Unraveling overuse injuries in runners: Identifying and responding to early warning signs
  • Prevention
  • Running Injuries Prevention
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Insoles for Shin Splints
Jul 11, 2024
7 min
Can insoles help with shin splints? (and how to choose the right ones)
  • Shin Splints
  • Leg Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Forefoot running and shin splints
Jul 11, 2024
10 min
Forefoot running and shin splints: 3 reasons why a new running style may not be good
  • Shin Splints
  • Injuries
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Exercises for Shin splints
Apr 16, 2024
3 min
Shin Splints: A step-by-step exercise treatment plan for runners
  • Shin Splints
  • Leg Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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