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Can shin splints be caused by doing a lot of driving ? i have a manual gear car so use the clutch alot.
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Yes: Absolutely. The term "shin splints" refers to pain coming from the orgin of the anterior tibial tendon off of the tibia. It is usually caused and/or aggravated by repetitive dorsiflexion of the foot as in someone running up a hill. Driving involves repetitive dorsiflexion of the foot and can definitely cause shin splints. Thank you.
Answered 1/2/2015
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