Four ways to avoid shin splints.........

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Registered: 11-15-2007
Four ways to avoid shin splints.........
Fri, 03-14-2008 - 2:04pm

To help prevent shin splints, you can:

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Follow the 10% rule Don't increase the time or intensity of your workouts more than 10% per week.
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Warm up before participating in running sports.
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Follow an exercise program aimed at stretching and strengthening your leg muscles, especially muscles in your lower legs and around your ankles.
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Wear customized shoe inserts, such as arch supports or heel wedges. These may be helpful if your doctor determines that your shin splits are partly related to an imbalance in the way you walk.

I know I can get shin splints when starting out on a walking program and maybe this info can help any or all of us who experience it.

Grace


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