Running shoes are the most important piece of equipment that a runners has. They help prevent shin splints and they may help the running gait be more efficient. The running shoe market is huge and most of the running shoe companies make significant investment into the technology and science of running shoes.

To tone and gain minimal strength, lift a low weight (heavy enough that you must really work to lift the 15th time) with a higher number of repetitions such as 12-15 reps. If you would like to gain strength, lift two times weekly (4-6 reps and a heavier weight). Experts suggest you give your muscles plenty of time to rest and repair themselves. When lifting to increase strength, your muscles need about 48 hours to repair themselves.

Shin splints are a condition that can result from improper equipment, poor foot placement, or from muscle imbalance. They are characterized by generalized pain in the front of the lower leg and are particularly common in runners. Shin splints are often cured by simply getting new shoes. It may also help to run on different terrain, preferably grass. It'll help absorb the shock.

Achilles tendonitis and shin splints are soft tissue inflammations that affect the lower leg. These conditions are often caused by foot biomechanics. The pain associated with these conditions can be treated with Flexstat™.

Yes, Speedsoles have been proven to totally eliminate shin splints and Speedsoles greatly reduce the chances of having other leg injuries or tendinitis.

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Shin splint can be caused by overload, biomechanical abnormality and poor footwear. For more information go to our shin splints causes pages. By clicking here.

Shin splint pain is felt in the lower leg. Posterior shin splints are felt felt as pain on the lower inside of the shin. Anterior shin splints are felt as pain on the upper outside of the shin and boney shin splints are felt as generlised pain in the shin bone. For more information about these types of shin splints click on the links above.

Treatment for shin splints are many and varied. They include shin splints stretching exercises, shin splints strengthening exercises, shin splints orthotics and rest. For more information go to our treatment pages by clicking here.

Orthotics may be vital when treating shin splints. They can alter biomechanical abnormality that may cause shin splints. For more detailed information on orthotic shin splints click here. Biomechanical abnormality is the primary cause of shin splints. For more information visit our shin splints biomechanics pages by clicking here.

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This, again, is where training comes into play. Bricks (the bike-run workout) helps prepare your legs for the transition and the better conditioned your legs are for this phase, the less likely you will suffer from shin splints and muscle cramps. Also, near the end of the bike portion - maybe the last half to quarter mile - be sure to stand on the pedals and stretch your leg muscles, Drop your heels down to get a good calf stretch and squat over the seat to loosen those thighs.