Louise Damen
Injuries
Will calf compression guards help with shin splints?
Whilst compression guards may help to reduce the local inflammation caused by shin splints they won’t help to address the root cause of the problem. Shin splints are often caused as a result of the tendons in the foot not being strong enough to control the foot on landing. The best thing to do would be to see a qualified physio who can assess you further and would be able to provide appropriate advice on rehab exercises and footwear choices.
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When I run 3k or more my right toes and ball of my foot go numb. I have tried loosening my shoelace but it made no difference. Please help.
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The doctor told me I have bursitis of the gluteus and said it would clear up in a couple of weeks. I am frustrated because I can not run. Is there anything in the meantime to speed up the recovery, it is nearly two weeks with the injury but no improvement.
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Louise Damen
Louise has been running for over 20 years, with the last 16 of those at International level. She has represented Grea...