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I just fully recovered from my shin splints. now i have to focus on preventing them. how can i prevent them?
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Shin Splints: This is an inflammation of the fascia or covering of the muscles. Make sure you stretch before running. Also add leg strenghtening exercises: leg presses, leg curls, knee extensions and calf raises. Most cases of shin splints respond to strengthening and stretching.
Answered 3/26/2013
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