10-20-2004, 01:14 PM
eppie,Oct 20 2004, 09:51 AM Wrote:... I am happy about it because if I start to run longer, I ussually get a"shin splint", this inflamation of the membranes around the bone..which is really anoying and takes ages to get rid of.
There is a very simple and quick solution in preventing shin splints. It is an exercise similar to toe tapping: While standing (or sitting) keep the heel of your foot on the ground and slowly lift your toes toward your knee. If you can apply resistance to the top of your foot this is even better, but even without resistance you only need to do about 30 repetitions per day. Shin splints are caused by a muscle imbalance. This simple daily exercise is enough to maintain the balance.