What causes shin splints according to Dr. Charschan?
What causes shin splints according to Dr. Charschan? If you run, you could have experienced shin splints. This is especially true if you are bowlegged, have high arches, or have flat feet. While many sources including USA Today describe shin splints as an overuse injury that results in micro-tears along the front of the shins, the overuse myth is alive and well in many doctor’s belief systems. The truth about shin pain in runners and other sports. In my experience, based on over 26 years as the Medical Director for USATF NJ, shin splints can be felt as knee pain
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