Health Tip: Risk Factors for Shin Splints

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(HealthDay News) -- When you have pain or tenderness near the large bone in your lower leg, shin splints may be to blame.

Shin splints commonly develop after a rapid increase in physical activity or as a result of repetitive motion.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says risk factors for shin splints include:

• Being flatfooted.
• Having unusually firm arches.
• Jogging or running.
• Being a dancer.
• Suddenly exercising much more vigorously or more frequently.
• Training for the military.

-- Diana Kohnle

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