A 32-year-old male asked:
what is the best way to deal with recurring calf injury and shin splints after running. i have changed my shoes and try to stretch before and after.
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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered
42 years experience Cardiac Electrophysiology
Take up swimming: instead. Some athletes are just not made to be runners.
Answered on Nov 7, 2017
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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered
39 years experience Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Well fit cushioned: Often caused by training errors: increasing mileage too fast, too often and too much. Running surgfaces can also increase the impact stress on the leg ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered
42 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Generally not.: A physical therapist or athletic trainer may be better suited to take care of your problem.
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mark Galland answered
32 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Several Options...: "shin splint" typically refers to pain on the front of the lower leg, . Pain in this area may come from medial tibial stress syndrome (mtss), stress f ... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
28 years experience Podiatry
The sleeves : Work. Orthotics sometimes are helpful too. If your sneakers are worn out though, they can contribute to the problem.
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