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February 24, 2009

Shin Splints

Healthy Montana has an article on shin splints. The most useful information in the article comes from the prevention tips given by physical therapists, an athletic trainer and a shoe franchise manager. So be sure to read the part that looks like a sidebar.

If you have shin splints, try ice massage. Freeze water in a paper cup. Peel away part of the paper, but leave enough to hold on to. Massage ice on shin for 20 minutes, three times a day.

Every single expert recommends good supportive shoes. Actually, I'm in search of that very thing in order to get back on track with my running routine. I haven't gotten shin splints from running, but I may be experiencing the early stages of adult acquired flatfoot deformity which is ironic because I have high arches. Besides my ankle/arch hurting me earlier in the year, my iPod started acting up, so my husband got me a new one for Christmas. Thanks sweetie. The last pair of shoes I got weren't made sturdy enough for any serious running. And now I'm afraid my Nike iPod sensor is dying on me.

As soon as I can get my running accouterments together, I can use my running as a warm-up routine (to save my joints) and do some resistance training to build my bones.

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Posted by linda at February 24, 2009 7:16 PM