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Shin Splints Treatment

Teri BurgessThis article covers Shin Splints and is provided by Teri Burgess, resident Physiotherapist, from time-to-run Cape Town

Shin Splints Definition and Treatment

Definition: Inflammation of the muscle attachments and interosseous membranes to the tibia (shin bone) on the inside of the front of the lower leg. Note: “shin splints” is a very widely used phrase and can refer to several lower leg injuries. The focus of this description is specifically on the inflammation described above. [Read more…]