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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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I run about one and half miles and I'm training for a marathon and I'm starting to feel a pull like some tendon going into my groin is causing me a burning pain and I have to stop by 4.5 miles. What do you suggest?
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After a long run, 15 miles plus, the following day my top thigh muscle aches more than my calf muscles. I do post-run stretches, what can i do to reduce this?
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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...