Shin splints are one of the most common injuries for runners, dancers, and other athletes. Known medically as medial tibial stress syndrome, shin splints occur from repeated stress of impact on the shinbone (tibia). It manifests as pain and tenderness along the front of the leg. Shin splints can be painful, but thankfully they are […]
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Stress Fractures: the How and Why
What is a stress fracture? A stress fracture is a break in the bone caused by repetitive actions. Often a very small crack, they often go unnoticed until the pain becomes too intense to continue the activity. The pain will continue to worsen with time. These repeated actions can range from running, playing basketball, gymnastics […]
