Shin Splints

Question 1

Shin splints

Answer 1

Lower leg pain
Occurs below knee
Either in outside part of leg (anterior shin splints)
Or the inside 
(Medial shin splints)

Question 2

Causes

Answer 2

Inadequate stretching
Not wearing right shoes 
Too much strain on one leg or hip
To much strain on the shin bone 
Excessive force causes muscle to swell which increases pressure 
Leads to pain and inflammation

Question 3

Symptoms

Answer 3

In in lower leg
Pain during dancing or exercise 
Pain on either side of shin bone and In the muscle surrounding 
Tenderness along inner part of leg 
Swelling 
Numbness or weakness in feet

Question 4

Prevention

Answer 4

Stretch before dancing
Strength exercises
Don’t dance on uneven surfaces
Do not continue dancing until legs are completely healed