It’s no surprise then that many athletes experience shin pain with running. “It is very, very common,” Chow says. Indeed, research reveals up to 1 in 5 runners are sidelined at some point by shin ...

One of the most common injuries in sports is a stress fracture. Overcoming an injury like a stress fracture can be difficult, but it can be done. Here are some facts about stress fractures from the ...

It’s a training roadblock that you’ve heard, or maybe experienced, time and time again – a runner suffering from pain in their leg. Unsurprisingly, thanks to the high-impact nature of our favourite ...

Runners and power walkers may have had the displeasure of experiencing shin splints, which is the term used to describe a dull, aching pain along the inner shinbone that usually picks up during ...

DOCTOR, STUDIES SHOW WOMEN ARE MORE LIKELY THAN MEN TO GET FOOT AND ANKLE STRESS FRACTURES. THEY’RE PAINFUL AND CAN CERTAINLY SLOW DOWN YOUR ACTIVE LIFE. LACEE ...

Repetitive and excessive stress on a bone can cause stress fractures, most often involving the leg or foot. These are common injuries that many patients overlook until the injury worsens and causes ...

If you’re a beginning runner, chances are you’ll end up with painful shin splints at some point in your training. While common and easily treatable, there are steps you can take to avoid them. Shin ...

We’re two weeks away from the 28th Steamtown Marathon. For the first seven Steamtown marathons I trained all spring and summer, and still not a Columbus Day weekend goes by without my thoughts turning ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...