shin splints
noun
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: injury to and inflammation of the tibial and toe extensor muscles or their fasciae caused by repeated minimal traumas (as by running)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Does the cushioning in your trainers protect you from shin splints and stress fractures? 
Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 7 May 2022 In addition to slowing you down and sapping your endurance, running too many miles on too little rest can lead to a host of problems ranging from hormone imbalances to shin splints to tendon strains. Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2021 Some of the most common overuse injuries among runners are plantar fasciitis, runner’s knee, iliotibial (ITB) syndrome, shin splints, and stress fractures, according to the Cleveland Clinic. SELF, 5 Apr. 2022 Overuse injuries in particular (like shin splints) can arise when your fitness routine lacks rest days. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 29 Mar. 2022 For example, ankle mobility issues can lead to inefficiencies in the running gait and contribute to the development of shin splints or knee issues. Jon-erik Kawamoto, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2020 To avoid issues like shin splints, opt for a shoe that's firm and packed with support. Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 16 Feb. 2022 There may not be an upside to vomiting or insomnia or shin splints. Sarah Barker, Outside Online, 19 Mar. 2021 Gomez, like her teammates, has had sore knees and shin splints. Sarah Barker, Outside Online, 6 Mar. 2020 See More
Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 7 May 2022 In addition to slowing you down and sapping your endurance, running too many miles on too little rest can lead to a host of problems ranging from hormone imbalances to shin splints to tendon strains. Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2021 Some of the most common overuse injuries among runners are plantar fasciitis, runner’s knee, iliotibial (ITB) syndrome, shin splints, and stress fractures, according to the Cleveland Clinic. SELF, 5 Apr. 2022 Overuse injuries in particular (like shin splints) can arise when your fitness routine lacks rest days. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 29 Mar. 2022 For example, ankle mobility issues can lead to inefficiencies in the running gait and contribute to the development of shin splints or knee issues. Jon-erik Kawamoto, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2020 To avoid issues like shin splints, opt for a shoe that's firm and packed with support. Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 16 Feb. 2022 There may not be an upside to vomiting or insomnia or shin splints. Sarah Barker, Outside Online, 19 Mar. 2021 Gomez, like her teammates, has had sore knees and shin splints. Sarah Barker, Outside Online, 6 Mar. 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1930, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
shin splints
noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: painful injury to and inflammation of the tibial and toe extensor muscles or their fasciae that is caused by repeated minimal traumas (as by running on a hard surface)
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