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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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Man is trying to prevent overuse injuries running.
Jun 13, 2023
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
Mar 28, 2023
5 min
How to handle painful injury flare-ups
  • Pain Management
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Insoles for Shin Splints
Oct 19, 2021
8 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
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Forefoot running and shin splints
Oct 13, 2021
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
Aug 18, 2021
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
Shint spints pain
Aug 17, 2021
7 min
A runner’s guide to shin splints: All you need to know to run pain-free
  • Foot Pain
  • Fascia
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Ibuprofen anti-inflammatory medication
Mar 10, 2021
5 min
Do anti-inflammatories (like ibuprofen) help healing?
  • Injuries
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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