Season 3 Episode 6: Shin Splints

Two Women Running Their Mouths

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever had shin splints as a runner?

Shin splints are a fairly common running related injury and report of pain. There are a number of misconceptions about shin splints. In this episode we discuss some of the reasons shin splints might happen, how to manage them and when to seek assistance.

Dr. Stephanie Mundt and Dr. Ellie Somers offer physical therapy and run coaching services. If you need help, reach out below:

Dr. Stephanie Mundt: [email protected]

Dr. Ellie Somers: [email protected]

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Author

Dr. Ellie Somers

PT, DPT

Dr. Ellie is Sisu’s Creator, Owner, Ferocious Leader, Director of the Vision, Physical Therapist and High Performance Coach. Dr. Ellie hopes to create a world where women and girls have access to the resources they need to recover from injury and get back to performance. Dr. Ellie was the Director of Sports Medicine and Team Physical Therapist for the NWSL Team OL Reign and has also been the Team Physical tTherapist for the Women’s United States Australian Rules Football Team. She works as a consultant for many professional and recreational athletes in their injury and recovery journeys back to performance.