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	Shin Splints- Health Encyclopedia and Reference (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Shin splints are characterized by a pain in the front and sides of the lower leg that develops or worsens during exercise.
		Shin splints may be caused by various disorders, including compartment syndrome (buildup of pressure in a muscle as a result of exercise), tendinitis (inflammation of a tendon), myositis (inflammation of a muscle), a muscle tear or periostitis (inflammation of the outer layer of a bone).
		Shin splints (an inflammation of tendons and muscles of the shin) is typically brought on by the impact forces of exercise.
	www.healthcentral.com /encyclopedia/408/213/Shin_Splints.html (913 words)

	shin splints (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Shin splints is a term used to describe pain in the lower leg.
		The splints can be created by overuse when a person exercises often and the lower leg is unable to withstand the chronic stress.
		Symptoms of shin splints include a very intense aching pain in the lower leg or a sharp weakening pain in the leg with swelling.
	www.northmemorial.com /healthencyclopedia/content/2770.asp (897 words)

	CASTS & SPLINTS
		Splints and casts support and protect injured bones and soft tissue, reducing pain, swelling, and muscle spasm.
		These off-the-shelf splints are made in a variety of shapes and sizes, and are much easier and faster to use.
		After application of a splint or cast, it is very important to elevate your injured arm or leg for 24 to 72 hours.
	www.arthroscopy.com /sp12003.htm (1044 words)

	Shin Splints
		The pain of shin splints is most often located on the outer edge of the mid region of the leg next to the shin bone (tibia).
		Shin splints may also be caused by standing for a long time or repetitive stress to the lower leg.
		With this type of shin splint, pain is felt on the front and outside of the shin, which is first felt when the heel touches the ground during running.
	www.usgyms.net /chinspl.htm (976 words)

	Shin Splints Foot Care Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Shin splints is a catch term used to describe various causes of pain in the lower leg brought on by athletic activity.
		The term shin splints is often incorrectly used to describe any pain in the leg between the knee and the ankle.
		The two types of shin splints are anterior (in the front of the leg) and posterior (in the inside and back of the leg).
	drbrooks.com /foot-problems/shin-splints.htm (967 words)

	Shin Splints (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The term shin splints is actually a "catch-all" term used to describe pain in the lower leg.
		Shin splints are an overuse injury which occur most frequently in unconditioned or poorly conditioned athletes who begin a new running or jumping activity.
		Shin splints are classified according to the severity of the pain produced.
	www.iahsaa.org /wu20-2.htm (1536 words)

	Shin splints -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Shin splints are a condition where there is (A symptom of some physical hurt or disorder) pain in the anterior (The inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle) tibia caused by overuse of the legs.
		If the shin splints are ignored and the individual continues running, over a long period of time, he or she is at increased risk of (Fracture resulting from excessive activity rather than a specific injury) stress fractures at the site of the previous shin splints.
		Shin splints are also contributed by old shoes that no longer provide enough forward cushioning in the forefront.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/sh/shin_splints.htm (242 words)

	Shin Splints \| aHealthyAdvantage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Shin splints are a classic overuse injury, meaning they usually occur when people push their legs too hard for too long.
		According to the report, shin splints are especially common in novice runners and, at the other end of the spectrum, competitive runners.
		Shin splints are likely to occur when runners start to increase their mileage -- say, from one or two miles a day to three or four miles a day.
	www.ahealthyadvantage.com /topic/shinsplints (977 words)

	Splints
		The small bones are splint bones attached to the cannon bone by a thick ligament called the interosseous ligament.
		The splint bones are really remnants of toes from early evolutionary days when prehistoric horses had more than one toe.
		Remember, a splint is caused by inflammation of the ligament that holds the splint bone to the cannon bone....
	www.horses-and-horse-information.com /articles/0497splint.shtml (925 words)

	Shin Splints
		The pain associated with shin splints is thought to correspond to the area where the soleus muscle of the calf attaches to the shin bone, or tibia.
		So it is very important that if you think you have shin splints, and they are not responding to rest or treatment, you have a professional look at them because if you wind up with a stress fracture you're looking at a minimum of 6 weeks for it to heal.
		Excessive pronation - collapsing of the arch - is one of the causes of shin splints.
	www.spinalhealth.net /inj-shin.html (983 words)

	Shin Splints (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Shin splints refer to pain anywhere in the vicinity of the shin area (front of calves).
		Anterior shin splints refers to pain in the anterior tibial region, or laymen’s terms, pain on the outside of your shin area.
		The most common causes for anterior shin splints are tight posterior muscles; imbalance between the posterior and anterior muscles; running on concrete or other hard surfaces; improper shoes with inadequate shock protection; and overtraining.
	www.angelfire.com /rock/running/essays/shinsplint.html (280 words)

	Shin Splints
		Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) are an exercise-related pain.
		Shin splints are an inflammation of the thin layer of tissue that covers the bone (periosteum).
		When shin splints are not responsive to treatment or there is great time pressure to return to conditioning, a bone scan and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) can often show if there is a stress fracture.
	orthoinfo.aaos.org /fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=135&topcategory=Sports (813 words)

	SHIN SPLINTS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		A shin splint is pain caused by damage to the muscles and/or the shinbone in your lower leg.
		Shin splints can be treated but sometimes treatment doesn't help and you may have to stop running forever.
		Causes: Shin splints are often caused by stress to the lower leg.
	www.medformation.com /ac/mm_qdis.nsf/qd/nd2121g.htm (697 words)

	Lancaster General Hospital - Shin Splints (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		anterolateral shin splint - a type of shin splint that affects the front and outer part of the muscles of the shin and is caused by a congenital (present at birth) imbalance in the size of opposite muscles.
		posteromedial shin splint - a type of shin splint that affects the back and inner part of the muscles of the shin and is caused by running and/or by wearing inappropriate footwear.
		Diagnosis of a shin splint usually is confirmed with a complete medical history and physical examination.
	www.lancastergeneral.org /content/greystone_23888.asp (334 words)

	G2742 Splints in Horses, MU Extension
		The small splint bones are thin and taper to become a small knob about two-thirds of the way down the cannon bone (Figure 1).
		In older horses, the splint bones are fused solidly to the cannon bone.
		The medial splint bone usually is the one affected because it has a flat surface next to the knee.
	muextension.missouri.edu /explore/agguides/ansci/g02742.htm (523 words)

	Shin splints - Shin Splints: Health Topics: UI Health Care (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Shin splints occur when the tissues that connect muscles to the lining of the If you have the symptoms of shin splints you may not need to see a doctor.
		Shin splints are a common problem in runners and jumping athletes.
		Shin splints may be caused by various disorders, including compartment syndrome Shin splints (an inflammation of tendons and muscles of the shin) is
	shin-splints.surferspace.com (264 words)

	Dr. Pribut On "Shinsplints" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Most athletes have used the term shin splint to refer to pain occuring either in the anterior or the medial portion of the leg.
		With medial shin splints, (medial tibial stress syndrome, MTSS), the tenderness extends along a considerable vertical distance of the tibia.
		Most injuries that fit the term "anterior shin splint" are soft tissue injuries at the muscular origin and bony or periosteal interface of the bone and muscle origin.
	www.drpribut.com /sports/spshin.html (1867 words)

	Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine: Shin splints
		Shin splints are an inflammation of the tendons, muscles, and periosteum most commonly seen in those who walk, jog, or run on hard, uneven surfaces.
		Depending on the body tissues involved, shin splints may indicate myositis (an inflammation of the muscle), tendinitis (inflammation of the tendons), or periostitis (an inflammation of the tissue covering the bone).
		The identification of shin splints is often made by the affected individual's observation of the symptoms.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0001/ai_2603000115 (689 words)

	Shin Splints (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Shin splints, stress fractures, and chronic compartment syndrome have a common mechanism of development.
		The term shin splints refers to a painful condition that develops along the inside (medial edge) of the shin (tibia).
		In the early stage of shin splints a runner will describe a pain that is present when the training run first begins, but then disappears as running continues.
	www.rice.edu /~jenky/sports/shin.html (739 words)

	Shin Splints: What Are They? How to Prevent, How to Treat
		Although the term shin splints is often used to describe a variety of lower leg problems, it actually refers specifically to a condition called Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS).
		Specifically, the pain associated with shin splints is a result of fatigue and trauma to the muscle's tendons where they attach themselves to the tibia.
		Shin splints are commonly associated with sports that require a lot of running or weight bearing activity.
	www.healthybiz2000.com /rxsports/articles/shin_splints.htm (1455 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Shin splints
		Shin splints are pains in the front of the lower legs caused by exercise, usually after a period of relative inactivity.
		Shin splints can be caused by any of four types of problems, none of which is serious.
		Tibial shin splints are very common and affect both recreational and trained athletes.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/003177.htm (590 words)

	THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Shin Splints in Ch. 75, Sports Injuries
		Shin splints may develop in the muscles in the front and outer parts of the shin (anterolateral shin splints) or in the muscles in the back and inner parts (posteromedial shin splints).
		The main symptom of anterolateral shin splints is pain along the front and outside of the shin.
		This type of shin splint often results from running on banked tracks or crowned roads and can be worsened by rolling onto the outside of the feet (pronation) excessively or by wearing running shoes that do not adequately prevent such rolling.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec05/ch075/ch075c.html (786 words)

	Shin Splints
		A shin splint is inflammation and pain on the inside of the lower leg around the tibia bone.
		Medial shin splints occur on the inside or outside of the shin and are the result of flat feet or inward twisting or rolling of the feet.
		Lateral shin splints occur on the front of the shin and are the result of over-working the muscles in the shins by flexing the foot excessively.
	www.herbalremedies.com /shinsplints.html (1086 words)

	What are shin splints?
		Shin splints, also called Periostitis is the name given to pain at the front of the lower leg.
		Anterior shin splints occur in the front portion of the shin bone (tibia).
		Posterior shin splints occur on the inside (medial) part of the leg along the tibia.
	www.mamashealth.com /bodyparts/shin.asp (280 words)

	Omniseek: /Health /Diseases and Conditions /All Diseases and Conditions /Shin Splints
		The term "shin splints" describes a painful condition of the shin region associated with overuse, and is characterized by 0separation of leg muscles from bony attachments, Shin splint injuries occur either in the front (anterior)
		Medial shin splints is a condition wherein the periosteum of the...
		Shin splints, one of the most common ailments of active people, is a general term referring to pain in the lower leg.
	www.omniseek.com /srch/{78092} (390 words)

	Shin Splints - Chronic Pain: health and medical information concerning chronic pain management
		While the exact injury is not known, shin splints seem to result from inflammation from injury to the tendon (posterior peroneal tendon) and adjacent tissues in the front of the outer leg.
		The pain of shin splints is characteristically located on the outer edge of the mid region of the leg next to the shin bone (tibia).
		A primary culprit causing shin splints is a sudden increase in distance or intensity of a workout schedule.
	www.medicinenet.com /shin_splints/article.htm (502 words)

	SAGER Splints – Important Economical Considerations
		Sager Splints are so versatile that Anti-Shock Trousers can be applied over the leg of a patient wearing a Sager Splint just as easily — probably easier — than on a patient not wearing a splint at all.
		The shaft of the splint is closely applied to the medial side of the thigh and the Ischial Perineal Cushion is located so that it lies in the perineal opening of the Anti-Shock garment.
		Since the splint is closely applied to the leg, there is excellent contouring of the pressure bladder of the trouser around the shaft of the splint and over the leg.
	www.sagersplints.com /pages/questions.html (1314 words)

	Treating and Preventing Shin Splints
		Shin splints can be caused by sudden increases in mileage, walking uphill, overtraining, walking faster than normal, jumping, running stairs, or just too much distance.
		Medial shin splints are usually caused by excessive pronation or flat feet, and often by pounding from running, or sports like tennis, volleyball, and other weight-bearing activities.
		Lateral shin splints (sometimes called anterior shin splints) are usually due to overuse and inflammation of the anterior tibialis muscle and the muscle compartment in the front of the leg, along the outside front of your shin.
	my.webmd.com /content/article/80/96441.htm (600 words)

	Shin splints - OhioHealth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		But shin splints can also be caused by other activities that involve repeated impact on your feet on hard surfaces, including basketball, aerobic dancing and tennis.
		The risk of shin splints is no reason to give up your morning jog or afternoon aerobics class.
		It's easy to mistake shin splints for a stress fracture — another common sports injury that results in a tiny crack in your bone because of overuse.
	www.ohiohealth.com /healthreference/reference/B20183E5-54C3-4999-A35A632EE5BD31D0.htm?category=5989 (1166 words)

	Shin Splints. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The "shin splints" we have come to know and hate are now technically referred to as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome.
		Pain is felt along the lower third of the inside border of the shin bone (tibia).
		Another condition that might lead to shin splints is tight and/or shortened calf muscles.
	www.physical.com /jazzer/fitfacts/ff_017.htm (769 words)

	Shin Splints - Runners World (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The nature of shin splints most often can be captured in just four words: too much, too soon.
		She hasn't had shin splints since 1980, when she was new to running.
		Shin splints, the catch-all term for lower leg pain that occurs below the knee either on the front outside part of the leg (anterior shin splints) or the inside of the leg (medial shin splints), are the bane of many athletesrunners, tennis players, even dancers.
	www.runnersworld.com /article/0,5033,s6-78-0-0-529,00.html (255 words)

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