Does the Military Allow Shin Splints?

This question was recently a search term on google, and google pointed the questioner to my site. However, my page on this subject does not specifically answer this question. First, more information on the general subject of shin splints can be found here, and as such I will not repeat it below. Short answer Yes… Read More

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Running Injuries & Illness 05

Shin Pain ‘Shin splints’ describes the mid-shin discomfort experienced by runners during or after activity and represents several diagnoses, including chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS), tibial stress fracture and medial tibial periostitis (MTP), as well as vascular and nerve entrapment disorders. These conditions often co-exist and require a detailed management approach (Table 1). Table 1:… Read More