This week we are going to discuss the connection between foot mechanics and shin splints of the lower leg. The biomechanics of the foot very much dictate the muscle activity of the lower leg.

Over the next couple of weeks we are going to discuss what anterior shin splints are, some tests that are used to diagnose it, and some common recommendations to help address the condition. For the ...

One week into training for an epic mountain trail run, I felt a tell-tale pain in my lower legs. Sure enough it was the dreaded shin splints. I was so amped to get ready for the 17-mile feat and so ...

Nobody wants to deal with shin splints. Thankfully, an expert has shared a set of simple stretches anyone can try to help prevent the common problem. Dan Ginader, a sports and dance focused Doctor of ...

Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Shift Wellness in NYC, so she knows how to get your body back on ...

Finding yourself hobbled with shin pain a few weeks after starting a running routine can suck the excitement out of a new fitness program. But there’s good news: You can take steps to prevent shin ...

I'm about to start training for a half-marathon and am wondering if there is any way to prevent shin splints from returning. I ran track in high school (I just finished my freshman year of college), ...

Spring marks the beginning of the running season for many fitness enthusiasts who have been cooped up for the long, hard winter. This time of year, complaints from shin splints soar. Shin splints are ...

At least 50 percent of runners are injured annually, according to a 2010 review published in Current Sports Medicine Reports, and feet are one of the main culprits. But foot pain can be hard to manage ...