Welcome to episode 24 of The Optimal Body Podcast
Shin Splints: What Is It and Why Do We Get It?
Have a history with shin splints? Like to run, hike, or just have a real passion for walking the dog but can’t go on because of that pain in the shin? Listen as we explain what shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, is and how you can combat it. We explain the differences between shin splints and other injuries and how they may feel similar. Then we dive into tools you can utilize to discover what is happening within your body. Then listen as we walk you through different exercises that will help you avoid shin splint pain when paired with consistency.
What You Will Learn in this episode:
PT Pearl: Shin Splints Pearl
00:51 – What shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome is
03:31 – What the difference is between shin splints and anterior compartment syndrome
05:08 – What the difference is between shin splints and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
08:01 – How you modify your workouts so you can avoid shin splints – What you should NEVER do
10:04 – Why assessing yourself, or getting assessed, is so important – Where to assess
14:31 – Exercises to help avoid shin splints
19:44 – How to strengthen your muscles eccentrically – Why it’s important
22:26 – Why ankle mobility helps avoid shin splints
To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IGeHX_5OSI
Items mentioned in this episode include:
The Optimal Body: https://www.docjenfit.com/theoptimalbody/
The Mobility Method: https://docjenfit.thinkific.com/courses/the-mobility-method
Research Citations:
Avrurkin, A. (2019, August 04). 8 Tips to Prevent Shin Splints. Retrieved from https://www.choosept.com/resources/detail/8-tips-to-prevent-shin-splints
G, T. (2018). Exercise for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: A systematic review of randomised clinical trials and clinical guidelines. (12). Retrieved from mised-clinical-trials-and-clinical-guidelines/
Goom, T. (2019, August 04). Exercises for Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (AKA ‘Shin Splints’). Retrieved from https://www.physio-network.com/exercises-for-medial-tibial-stress-syndrome-aka-shin-splints-2/
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