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Shin splints are pains in the front of the lower legs caused by exercise, usually after a period of relative inactivity.
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Causes
Tibial shin splints are very common and affect both recreational and trained athletes. Runners are often affected. Ther...
Tests
The identification of shin splints is often made by the affected individual's observation of the symptoms. X rays of th...
Treatments
For posterior tibial and tibial periostitis shin splints, the healing process usually takes a week of rest with ice tre...
Prevention
Warming up before and cooling down after the activity is vital, and the shins should also be kept warm during exercise....
Doctor Specialties
Although shin splints are seldom serious, you may need to call your health care provider: If the pain is prolonged and ...
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