Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 55, February 2014 | Page 30

Body Science

Ain’t that
a KICK in
the shin
Shin splints is one of the most common
overuse injuries and leaves many a runner
sidelined while they try to overcome this
painful condition. We investigate what causes
the injury and what adjustments you can
make to curb the pain
– BY LAUREN VAN DER VYVER

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any endurance athletes know the painful sensation
of shin sp [