Physical exercise is great for the mind, body and spirit. And playing a team sport can be good for learning accountability, dedication and building confidence and leadership skills. But participating ...

If you’ve ever put a lot of mileage on your legs, you might know what it’s like to feel shin splints. The aching lower-leg pain, officially called media tibial stress syndrome, is caused by overuse ...

Q: I have begun to develop shin splints, according to my doctor, and his recommendation was to rest them for two weeks. I have a race I want to run in less than a month and need some advice about how ...