Comments on: Got a case of the shin splints http://johnbollwitt.com/2007/07/19/got-a-case-of-the-shin-splints/ New media enthusiast in Vancouver, B.C. with many interests and passions. A blogger, podcaster, music lover, Canucks fan, Cubs fan, technology enthusiast, news junkie, Apple user, and general lover of feeding my brain. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:50:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Fred-Foot Care Specialist http://johnbollwitt.com/2007/07/19/got-a-case-of-the-shin-splints/comment-page-1/#comment-64804 Fred-Foot Care Specialist Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:11:53 +0000 http://audihertz.net/blog/2007/07/19/got-a-case-of-the-shin-splints/#comment-64804 Shin Splints is a painful condition in the shin involving inflammation that occurs either in the front or inside section of the shin bone. In many cases shin splints can result from intense physical activity such as running or jumping, and is a condition that can often take a long time to heal. The symptoms for shin splints include tightness and/or tenderness around the shin, especially after running or walking for long distances. Shin splints are generally caused by excessive stretching of muscles and tendons along the shin bones (tibia and fibula). Overuse of these muscles by athletes and runners is the most common factor. Excessive pronation of the feet can also be a major contributing factor. Over-pronation leads to internal tibial rotation and increases the tractional forces upon the muscles and ligaments in the lower leg. In the short term, rest is required to help alleviate shin pain; running and other strenuous activities should be avoided until the condition is minimized. Shin Splints can frequently be prevented by warming up before intense physical activity. Using appropriate footwear is also a good way to prevent and reduce the effect of shin splints, especially for runners who strike heavily with the heel. Running shoes with proper rear foot stability are important. Orthotic insoles are useful in that they help prevent over-pronation and provide heel cushioning to reduce impact while providing heel stability. Shin Splints is a painful condition in the shin involving inflammation that occurs either in the front or inside section of the shin bone. In many cases shin splints can result from intense physical activity such as running or jumping, and is a condition that can often take a long time to heal.

The symptoms for shin splints include tightness and/or tenderness around the shin, especially after running or walking for long distances. Shin splints are generally caused by excessive stretching of muscles and tendons along the shin bones (tibia and fibula). Overuse of these muscles by athletes and runners is the most common factor.

Excessive pronation of the feet can also be a major contributing factor. Over-pronation leads to internal tibial rotation and increases the tractional forces upon the muscles and ligaments in the lower leg.

In the short term, rest is required to help alleviate shin pain; running and other strenuous activities should be avoided until the condition is minimized. Shin Splints can frequently be prevented by warming up before intense physical activity.

Using appropriate footwear is also a good way to prevent and reduce the effect of shin splints, especially for runners who strike heavily with the heel. Running shoes with proper rear foot stability are important. Orthotic insoles are useful in that they help prevent over-pronation and provide heel cushioning to reduce impact while providing heel stability.

]]> By: Shin Splints http://johnbollwitt.com/2007/07/19/got-a-case-of-the-shin-splints/comment-page-1/#comment-64697 Shin Splints Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:49:09 +0000 http://audihertz.net/blog/2007/07/19/got-a-case-of-the-shin-splints/#comment-64697 Shin splints are so painful for runners... I hate them. Shin splints are so painful for runners… I hate them.

]]> By: gusgreeper http://johnbollwitt.com/2007/07/19/got-a-case-of-the-shin-splints/comment-page-1/#comment-62904 gusgreeper Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:39:18 +0000 http://audihertz.net/blog/2007/07/19/got-a-case-of-the-shin-splints/#comment-62904 the magazine 'runners world' has a log thingy where when you buy your shoes you enter the brand, height, your weight etc and it figures everything out for you and then you sign in after each run and enter your miles and it totally tracks your shoes for you. it is awesome. i used to use it when i was training for my half. i thought it was shin splints ;) the magazine ‘runners world’ has a log thingy where when you buy your shoes you enter the brand, height, your weight etc and it figures everything out for you and then you sign in after each run and enter your miles and it totally tracks your shoes for you. it is awesome. i used to use it when i was training for my half.

i thought it was shin splints ;)

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