A physical therapist explains what causes shin splints and shares the exercises that can help you prevent them.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." RUNNING IS ONE of the simplest ways to get a workout. You just lace up your shoes, head out the door, ...

The pain of shin splints is usually more generalized than that of a stress fracture. Press your fingertips along your shin, ...

If you have been dealing with aches and pains on the inside of your shin, it's time to stop chasing your symptoms and fix the cause. "Shin splints" is the lay term used to describe what we in the ...

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 ...

Experts say keeping your shins strong is important for improving ground clearance and avoiding tripping while walking. Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute exercise specialist Jeffrey Beck says it ...

Our lower legs are important to our everyday movement and as people get ready to hit the slopes this winter it’s important to both stretch and keep them strong for outdoor activities. Intermountain ...

Whether you’re a veteran marathoner or a casual jogger, your quads do a lot of work to power your stride. So showing them some TLC with quad stretches is always a good idea. With that in mind, we ...

That persistent, annoying ache that runs down the front or inside of your shins after a run? "That's shin splints," confirms ...