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Expert: - 9/17/2009


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by reading ur profile i thought u might know a little about shin splints. i was wondering why im getting them now when i never did before, and how do u get rid of them? i have good running shoes and i dont jog for long distances.but i do enjoy getting outside and getting my exersize and lately i cant,its to painful. if u could help i would b really greatful.

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Hi Katie,
Shin splints usually occur from running on hard surfaces for an extended period of time-over several months.
To relieve the pain-ice your lower legs after jogging.
Sometimes using an ace bandage on your legs will help to alleviate swelling.
Thank you, Bonnie

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Bonnie Hardie

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I am a Personal Trainer-Aerobics Instructor-Boot Camp Instructor in South East Florida. I can answer questions about finding your proper heart rate-the different types of Aerobic classes,proper workouts, interval training. Please do not ask me to design a training program for you-if you want a specific program designed for you-please sign up for online personal training from me. Online Personal Training!!! www.fitnessgenerator.com/rpbfitcamp

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I have been a Group Exercise Instructor and Boot Camp Instructor both in major gyms and running my own outdoor Aerobic/Boot Camp classes at a local park.

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Certified by:ACE-AFAA-IFFA-NESTA. Certified in: Personal Training-Nutrition-Aerobics-Senior Fitness-Womens Fitness Special Interest in combatting Childhood Obesity.

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