In this video Dr. Jordan Metzl explains how to spot one of the most common running-related injuries: shin splints. Learn how to discern between the different types of shin pain, how to treat current symptoms and prevent future instances from occurring.

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FILED UNDER: Injury Prevention / Video TAGS: compartment syndrome / Med Tent / physical therapy / shin pain / Shin Splints / stress fractures

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