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How to Tell if You Have Shin Splints

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jennifer Gill

Shin splints are a common lower-leg injury that beginning and experienced athletes in all kinds of sports may develop at some point. While runners are prone to developing shin splints, anyone who does a lot of repetitive movement in the lower legs can develop them.

Jennifer Gill is a health educator, certified running coach, licensed sports nutritionist and writer. As the Founder of Sole Health and Wellness, she develops and implements individual, group and corporate running and nutrition programs. She has contributed to several local and national publications on nutrition, physical activity and weight management including a health information service from the National Institutes of Health.