A splint is a device that supports and protects a broken bone or injured tissue. Also known as a brace or an orthosis, it helps reduce pain and promote healing by keeping the injured part of your body ...

Plain and simple: shin splints are the worst! Whether you’ve had them yourself or you know someone who has, it is a pain that is not easily forgotten. It’s been almost 10 years since I’ve had them ...

We’ve all experienced shin splints at some point. They can be an uncomfortable side effect of persistent running and jumping — and the pain can be downright debilitating. Many sports-related injuries ...

If you've ever noticed pain along your shin bone or experienced mild swelling or soreness in your lower leg, chances are you've dealt with at least a mild form of shin splints. This is especially ...

Heard of shin splints? Not fun. Well, you can get them in your arm, too. They happen when joints, tendons, or other connective tissues in your forearm get sprained or strained from overuse. Forearm ...

Shin splints, also known as “medial tibial stress syndrome” (MTSS), can cause your lower leg muscles, tendons and bone tissue to become inflamed. The condition can also result from poor biometrics and ...

Good news for all the treadmill runners who suffer from stubborn shin splints: A little outdoor gait training may help, new research suggests. Good news for all the treadmill runners who suffer from ...

Every year, at the start of spring track, coaches and trainers brace themselves for the most common complaint from their young runners – shin splints. It is sort of an “eye roll” injury, one that is ...