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Shin Splints

  • 24-07-2006 5:26am
    #1
    Rob Byrne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    Any advice on prevention and cure?

    Currently I am just strapping them with a bandage for support.


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  • #2
    ecksor
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 10,501 Mod ✭✭✭✭ecksor


    If you find a good physio they'll treat you in the most unusually and cruel manner to cure you but probably also show you what you need to do yourself to rub them down.


  • #3
    quozl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,308 ✭✭✭quozl


    Some strenghtening exercises and perhaps better running technique/more suitable shoes would be my advise for prevention. I'm doing the exercises recommended at http://www.sportsinjurybulletin.com/archive/1079-shin-splints.htm for medial shin splints currently and it seems to be helping.

    I'm also trying to pay a bit more attention to my landings towards the end of long runs - if I'm tired my form worsens and I land too heavily.

    If you're already injured be very careful with how many and how hard you add new strenghtening exercises.


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