Performance Therapy — Shin Splints

Technique Stand upright and place one foot in front of the other. Bend your front leg and keep your back leg straight. Push your heel to the ground and lean forward. Place your hands on the ground in front of you. Make sure the toes of your back leg are facing forward. Letting your toes point to one side will cause this stretch to put uneven tension on the calf muscles. Over an extended period of time, this could lead to a muscle imbalance. Muscles being stretched Primary muscle: Gastrocnemius.Secondary muscles: Tibialis posterior, flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus, peroneus...

Shin Splint Overview - Stuart Hinds   Medial Tibial Pain Syndrome (Shin Splints) Shin splints are especially common amongst runners and other athletes who have just returned after a break, or who are stepping up the intensity and duration of their training.  Shin splints is a general term used to describe most painful conditions in the front area of the shin. There are however, many potential causes of the pain. Medial tibial pain syndrome is the most common cause of shin pain. This refers to pain typically experienced over the shin bone. Altering the duration, frequency or intensity of running can often lead to this condition...