Shin Splints-Causes and How to Treat Them is the topic of today's episode.

"Shin Splints" are a very common and debilitating problem. I talk a bit about the causes such as weight, activity level, ages most affected, foot biomechanics, shoewear and much more!

Areas to look at and consider:
1.Posterior tibialis
2.Anterior tibialis
3.Soleus
4.Stress fractures
5.Orthotics
6.Shoes
7.Walking surfaces

Here's a video of a patient with "Shin Splints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i0F4Ylhb3I&t=10s

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