What exercises are recommended to avoid shin splits

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Linda January 16, 2012 0 Comments

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The best way to avoid shin splints is to gradually ease into an exercise program, especially one involving running, or even fast walking. Hills can also contribute to shin splints, so make sure you only tackle those gradually as well. You should have a good fitting shoe, if you wear orthotics make sure they are in good repair. You can also strengthen the shins by doing ankle circles, and attaching a resistance band around your foot while moving it in various directions. Stretching the calf after activity will also help.

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One more thing to add to Janet’s answer: I do exercises specifically for the Tibialis Anterior by wrapping ankle weights around the front of the foot. I ask the person to sit and place their heels on a small box; I then instruct them to pull their toes towards their knees.

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I use that same exercise Karin. But I put a folded towel on the foot and hang a grocery bag (doubled) of soup cans from it.

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And I use elastic bands as the resistance. Tie the band to a stable object on the floor, such as dining room table leg, wrap the band on the top on the toes and lift or dorsiflex.

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I like to use resistance bands as well, I put my clients through a variety of exercise, some are Standing Ankle Dorisflexion Stretch, Bent Knee Calf Wall Stretch and Bent Knee Ankle Dorsiflexion and Calf Stretch.

What exercises are recommended to avoid shin splits

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