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Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is a common injury among runners. Learn about the causes for shin splints, recovery times and what treatments work best.
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How to get back into running after injury.
Oct 24, 2024
5 min
Safely getting back to running after injury — 7 essential tips
  • Running injury prevention
  • Prevention
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Find out how to continue walking, running, swimming and cycling with shin splints.
Oct 3, 2024
6 min
Shin splints — Can I still walk, run, swim and cycle?
  • Shin splints
  • Injuries
  • 2
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
How to handle painful injury flare-ups
Oct 10, 2024
5 min
How to handle painful injury flare-ups
  • Pain management
  • Achilles tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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Insoles for Shin Splints
Oct 13, 2024
7 min
Can insoles help with shin splints? (and how to choose the right ones)
  • Shin splints
  • Leg pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Shin splints recovery plan
Oct 13, 2024
8 min
Shin splints: A step-by-step exercise rehab plan for runners
  • Shin splints
  • Leg pain
  • 2
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Medial shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome — learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Oct 13, 2024
7 min
A runner's guide to medial shin splints: Causes, treatments and recovery times
  • Shin splints
  • Leg pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Ibuprofen anti-inflammatory medication
Oct 10, 2024
5 min
Do anti-inflammatories (like ibuprofen) help healing?
  • Injuries
  • Achilles tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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