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Runners: Preventing Shin Splints Starts Now

athlete injury injury prevention physical therapy running training Feb 26, 2024

Track season is right around the corner, and shin splint season is right behind it.  Every year, without fail, runners with shin splints stream through our doors.  This year, I don’t want you to be one of their number, but that means you need to start working on these exercises right now!

 

Mobilize

 

Foam Roll Quads

 

Foam Roll Calves

 

Half Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch 

 

Calf Stretch

 

 

 

Activate:

 

Wall Pusher

 

Single Leg Glute Bridge

 

 

Strengthen:

 
Single Leg RDL

 
Lunge Iso With Heel Raise

 

Translate:

Individualized running mechanics are too complex a topic for this short read - check out our past blogs, or schedule an evaluation to discover your most efficient movement patterns!

 

To learn more about shin splints and other running related injuries, check out our interactive diagnostic dashboard!

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