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I am sorry but to correct myself when talking about stress fractures. I thought to myself but didn't convey the correct message. Stress fractures and shin splints are very common and are often mistaken for each other. The following website gives more detail about shinsplints. Also it shows a way that you can tape your leg for relief.
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cy...hinsplints.htm 
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Wed Dec 19, 2001, 06:43pm
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Me too!
I'm slowly recovering.... Back on 12/8 we began our youth league and I ran the court for 13 hours! Now 11 days later my shin splint has decreased from ankle-to-knee down to about 2-3 inches. Hope it recovers by Saturday!
I've been told to increase the arch support for extra help, even to the point that it feels uncomfortable. I already use the Spenco insoles (green and yellow -- are they the right ones?). Wrapping also helps. I used an Ace bandage last Saturday and it did help a bunch, but....
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Thu Dec 20, 2001, 12:34am
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I have hairy legs! Sorry if that was too much information.  BTW, two pairs of supports socks work just as well or better than taping. And, they don't pull the hair off your legs!  Quote:
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Thu Dec 20, 2001, 02:12pm
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I've found that the more I try to run "lightly" the worse shin splints get. I believe that running on my toes, rather than a full "heel strike" run, makes the problem worse. Try landing first on the heel and see if it helps at all. - Kelly
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Thu Dec 20, 2001, 07:28pm
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Thu Dec 20, 2001, 10:41pm
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Sat Dec 22, 2001, 12:24am
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Running on the toes does make it worse. That's why sprinters have continuous shin-splint problems. That's why the exercise of walking on heels helps -- it strengthens the muscles that are hurting so that they won't hurt so bad. I"m not explaining this very well -- take my sister's word for it and try the exercises I described above. They helped me and nothing else did.
Dexter -- If by last night you mean, Dec 20, then the answer is no. But what kind of a weird question is it anyway?
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Sat Dec 22, 2001, 12:35am
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Juulie, don't you have Holiday Inn Express commercials where you live? Staying there is supposed to make you smarter. Ref with feet problems: "I have terrible shin splints." Juulie's sister: "Well, don't run on your toes. Run on your heels and your shins won't hurt as much." Ref with feet problems: "Wow, thanks! Are you a doctor?" Juulie's sister: "No, I'm not, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night!"
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Sat Dec 22, 2001, 12:55am
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I'm sure we do have that item here in Portland, but I do not 1see TV ads much since 2 I have 3 make that four children (5one of whome is helpimg me6 type this) 4and a grand-daughter all 7of whom need some soret 8of attention at least9 once a day. Sample dialog at my house:
Clinton: Mom, look at this ad, it's so funny! Me:Really, dear? Copeland: (from the other room) Mom, where are my socks? Me: (heading for Copeland's bedroom) Did you look under your bed? Jessica: (3on phone) Can you watch QuiAndra tonight, mom ? Or doyou have a7 game? Me:How is she today, sweetie? is her cold any better? Frank-Mason: I poopy mommy I poopy mommy I poopy mommy Me01aABCDEFGHJKLMMMMMMMMMMMONNNPQ Me: (scooping him up gingerly) Why didn't you tell me sooner --- AUGH look at the mess..... Clinton: It's on again Copeland: No socks here mom Jessica: I'll call you backxr Frank-Mason: No bath mommy no bath monmmy mo bath mommy Now you all know why I'm good at reffing: It seems like a quiet day at the library compared to home~!!!!! tusxyz
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Sat Dec 22, 2001, 09:29am
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I understand with Juulie and her typist. As much as it shocks me, it is actually quieter in my dormitory than at home!
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Thu Feb 21, 2002, 09:39am
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Just wanted to update the shin splint issue that I was having, how I dealt with it per advice from all of you in case someone else out there may need some help with it. I got about two weeks rest over Christmas break and worked Jan. 3 and my legs felt great, alas, the next day the shin splints were there. The first thing I did was order some insoles with the hard plastic arch support and the sorbothane heel and toe cushioning from Arch and Heel.com for about $40, they were junk, very little arch support and starting to tear away in the heel after one use. Finally found some SOF SOLE Motion Control hard plastic arch supports. They had quite a bit of arch support, feels like you are standing on a ball or something, I think they cost around $30. Then I got some calf pullovers made by McDavid for $20. Got the Sof Sole and the McDavid pullovers at Gallyans which is a very big sporting goods store. Don't know if it was one or the other or a combination of the two, but my shin splints have improved dramatically. They are not completely gone, I still have a brownie pop or two before most game nights. But, considering I started my preventative methods after the problem was already there, I can definitely see great improvement. Hopefully, next year if I start the season on rested legs and these items, I can eliminate the problem. Thanks for the help, guys. ...and gals.
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Thu Feb 21, 2002, 04:13pm
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First thing you do is get rid of your Converse shoes. I've had terrible problems and midway through the season switched to the New Balance. They definitely help. Also icing you skins before and especially after will help heal them. Stretching will help tremendously too. Stretch out the bottom of your feet by rolling a golf ball under them. Also other calf and lower muscles stretches will help. I've also been told to take 2 Advil, once daily for three days to work as an anti-inflammatory. Hope this helps and Good Luck!
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Mon Feb 25, 2002, 02:51pm
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Brian Watson, where did you get your New Balance and what model are they (804?)?
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