SHIN SPLINTS MAY BE RESULT OF WEARING WORN DOWN RUNNING SHOES

If you're experiencing shin splints, it's likely that your shoes are worn down. Here's why that's a problem: "If the sole of the running shoe is worn down from use, there is no longer adequate support in the foot during high impact activity like running, causing a change of running form," Nelya Lobkova, DPM tells The List. "Once the rubber sole of the running shoe wears down, the angle at which the heel strikes the ground changes, and with it the ground reaction forces traveling through the foot." Ultimately, "conditions such as shin splints and peroneal tendonitis may develop as the body tries to realign the foot as it hits the ground."

 

Dr. Nelya Lobkova

 

The easiest way to fix foot pain from running is to take a good look at your shoes and update them if need be. "It is advised to regularly change or alternate running shoes, wear supportive, non-minimalist running shoes, and consider custom orthotics to avoid having pain in the feet after running," says Dr. Lobkova. Plus, a simple rule to follow is to replace your running shoes every 300 to 400 miles.

 

Source: Phoebe McRae, The List [6/22/20]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News