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Shin Splints : Causes

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Causes could include:
  • Running

Causes Overview Articles

Shin splints
Tibial shin splints are very common and affect both recreational and trained athletes. Runners are often affected. There are two types, tibial periostitis and posterior tibial shin splints. In tibial periostitis the bone itself is tender. Anterior...
Source:ADAM
Date:November 2, 2006
Shin Splints
The identification of shin splints is often made by the affected individual's observation of the symptoms. X rays of the lower extremity may be requested to prevent a misdiagnosis when stress fractures are suspected.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Ready, Set, Run!
It may not be as trendy as Pilates or power yoga, but running still delivers a great fat-burning, stress-reducing aerobic workout.
Source:StayWell
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