We’ve talked about shin splints a few times on the blog in the past, and oftentimes it is a condition that affects amateur and more experienced runners. Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, tends to occur when a person puts too much strain on the muscles, tendons and bone tissues around the […]
4 Tips For Preventing Shin Splints
Shin splints affect runners of all skills and ages. The condition is caused by a combination of microtears of the bone and muscle tissue in the shinbone, and by regionalized inflammation. Oftentimes the condition sets in when a person runs for too long or for too many days in a row, thus it is generally […]
3 Injuries That Affect Cross Country and Track Athletes
Although the snow is making it hard for high school athletes to practice outdoors, we’re only a little over a month away from the official start of track season. Track and cross country are great ways to compete in high school sports and stay in shape, but you may be surprised to learn just how […]
Shin Splints Common Among Athletes, Runners
Shin splints are one of the more common injuries in athletes, even more so in runners. In fact, shin splints make up 13% of all running injuries. Shin splints – often referred to as tibial stress syndrome – are categorized by irritated and aching muscles in your shins. Although shin splints usually heal on their […]
4 Most Common Foot & Ankle Injuries
The feet and ankles are some of the most often injured areas of the body. Here are the 4 most common foot & ankle injuries: Overuse Injuries. These are very common among athletes who put excessive strain on their feet & ankles on a regular basis through activities such as long distance running and weight […]