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Shin Splints

Everything you need to know about shin splints — from calming the pain to a smart return-to-running ladder that keeps them away.

Shin Splints
Overview
Symptoms
Assessment
Treatment
Recovery Timeline
Exercises
Products
Prevention

Your Recovery Roadmap

Phase 1
0 – 1 Week
Offload and calm the pain
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Phase 2
1 – 3 Weeks
Restore tolerance and mobilize the calf
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Phase 3
2 – 5 Weeks
Rebuild loading capacity
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Phase 4
4 – 6 Weeks
Return-to-running ladder
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VIDEO
Shin Splint Rehab Exercise Walkthrough
10:25
PDF
Return-to-Running Ladder (Download)
PDF Guide
ARTICLE
Shin Splints vs. Stress Fracture: Know the Difference
5 min read
CHECKLIST
Return to Running Readiness Checklist
PDF Checklist