Also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), shin splints is the catch-all term for lower leg pain that occurs below your knee, either on the front outer part of your leg (anterior shin splints ...

Runners and power walkers may have had the displeasure of experiencing shin splints, which is the term used to describe a dull, aching pain along the inner shinbone that usually picks up during ...

Shin splints often cause pain along the inner edge of your shin bone during and after physical activity. Less common signs of shin splints include skin discoloration and decreased lower leg ...

It’s no surprise then that many athletes experience shin pain with running. “It is very, very common,” Chow says. Indeed, research reveals up to 1 in 5 runners are sidelined at some point by shin ...

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Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...