Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You’re fresh into a trail run and start to feel a twinge in your lower leg – is it shin splints, a tight calf, or something more?

Running for the first time (or ever) requires a delicate progression to avoid typical overuse injuries such as shin splints, Achilles tendinitis, knee tendinitis and foot pain (plantar fasciitis).

Correspondence to: Dr J L Tol The Hague Medical Centre, Antoniushove, PO Box 411, Burgemeester Banninglaan 1, 2260 AK Leidschendam, The Netherlands; h.tol{at}mchaaglanden.nl Aim: To assess whether the ...

It’s a training roadblock that you’ve heard, or maybe experienced, time and time again – a runner suffering from pain in their leg. Unsurprisingly, thanks to the high-impact nature of our favourite ...

At the onset of a new training program, we see a renewed vigor among athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. This enthusiasm is fabulous, exactly what we want to see - people motivated and excited ...

As many an experienced pavement pounder can tell you, shin splints are no fun for runners. The good news: If you take care of your feet, you may be better equipped to safeguard yourself from the pain.

Q: I'm looking for inexpensive night splints for plantar fasciitis. I've seen the ones for $89-100, but remember seeing some in a running magazine for around $40. Any ideas? Thanks! A: Night splints ...

RW member Shattered Shins tried everything under the sun to overcome chronic shin splints. Here's her account of what worked for her - and what didn't. (This is not an official RW article, but she's ...