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Shin Splints
Shin splints is most commonly caused
by overused and tired muscles that are
no longer capable of protecting
themselves from injury.
Another common cause is improper
conditioning and harmful running
patterns or habits.
Mechanisms:
 Stress fractures of the tibia or fibula
 Partial tear of the muscle fascia of the
gastrocnemius on the posterior tibial
muscle
 Stretch irritation of branches of the
peroneal nerve because of muscle
swelling or repetitive muscle contraction
 Periostitis of the fascial attachment to the
tibia
Treatments:
 Gentle stretching of both anterior and posterior
muscalature (especially the calf, heel cord, and
hamstring)
 Ice massage/ ice packs before and after
activities
 Gentle, progressive resistive exercises to build
muscle tone (especially dorsi flexors of the
foot)
 Regular use of salicylates taken just before or
during sports (some athletes improve with this
regimen)
 Ultrasound
 Tape and use an elastic wrap on the calf
with padding over all involves and injured
muscles
 Long rest or change of sports
 R.I.C.E.
 Run in opposite directions on track
 Change shoes every 300-600 miles
 Reduce your speed and stride length
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