Aside from not overdoing it, you can also prevent shin splints by strengthening the feet and hips — as well as maintaining flexibility in the ankle. Hicks and Michael Fredericson, MD ...

At worst, you might find that you’re more prone to certain injuries like painful Achilles tendons, shin splints and swollen ankles. I’ve spent the past decade getting faster, running longer ...

It is an injury that can be caused in several ways. The muscles at the front of the leg get injured or inflamed. This can stem from playing too much sport on hard surfaces. Or because of a weakness in ...