What are Shin Splints
Shin splints are an extremely common ailment in runners. Other common names are soleus syndrome and tibial periostitis, but the proper medical terminology is medial tibial stress syndrome. As this name suggests, this condition involves overload (stress) of the medial (inner border) part of the tibia (shin bone). This overuse condition is usually associated with abrupt changes in training routines. The bone experiences increased stresses and begins to remodel to adapt to this
SOCCER INJURY FACT OR FICTION – Does Heading Cause Concussions
Fact or Fiction: Concussions are common in soccer Fiction. Concussions are not common in soccer. All head injuries, including concussions and face and eye injuries, make up less than 25 percent and perhaps as few as 4 percent of all soccer injuries. Fact or Fiction: Heading the soccer ball causes concussions Fiction. In older players, heading does not cause concussions. 2 In younger players, heading is a very rare cause of concussion, usually associated with improper techniqu
