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)
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Over time that can cause shin splints, heel pain, arch pain, and tendonitis (to name a few).
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Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
For some people, the activity could lead to shin splints, knee irritation, or even stress fractures.
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Currie Engel,
Health,
23 June 2026
Common examples include shin splints, Achilles tendon irritation, and stress fractures.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 June 2026
The physical toll arrived quickly in the form of shin splints, stress fractures, blistered feet, and relentless mosquitoes.
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Christina Ray Stanton,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
For some people, the activity could lead to shin splints, knee irritation, or even stress fractures.
—
Currie Engel,
Health,
23 June 2026
Common examples include shin splints, Achilles tendon irritation, and stress fractures.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 June 2026
The physical toll arrived quickly in the form of shin splints, stress fractures, blistered feet, and relentless mosquitoes.
—
Christina Ray Stanton,
Time,
2 June 2026
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“Shin splints.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shin%20splints. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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