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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
  • Injuries
  • 2
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Man is trying to prevent overuse injuries running.
Apr 15, 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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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
  • 6
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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
  • 2
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Exercises for Shin splints
Apr 16, 2024
3 min
Shin Splints: A step-by-step exercise treatment plan for runners
  • Shin Splints
  • Leg Pain
  • 2
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Medial shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome — learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Jul 11, 2024
7 min
A runner's guide to medial shin splints: Causes, treatments and recovery times
  • Shin Splints
  • Leg Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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