Shin splints

How it is used

Shin splints commonly refers to medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). Runners use the familiar expression when discussing shin pain and missed training.

Example sentences

1. She mentioned shin splints when explaining her missed training days.

   The phrase gives the reported reason for her absence.

2. The lecture compared shin splints with other causes of lower-leg pain.

   The comparison shows that not every shin pain has the same label.

Common collocations

• develop shin splints
• shin splints symptoms

Related terms

• overuse injuryAn injury that develops gradually from repeated stress on tissues, rather than from one sudden accident or collision.
• injuryPhysical damage to the body, such as a torn muscle, a sprained ankle or a broken bone, especially one that stops an athlete from training or playing.

More terms: Injuries & Recovery

• recovery
• sprain
• strain
• DOMS
• ACL
• physio
• sidelined
• concussion
• soreness
• muscle tear
• bruise
• RICE method