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What to do if i'm getting painful shin splints from skipping rope and?
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Change it up: Jump rope is a great activity for improving footwork and cardio endurance. But it is high impact. If you have shin splints you should take a week off of the jump rope. Use ibuprofen, ice and a shin splint neoprene sleeve to help alleviate the pain.
Answered 6/20/2014
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