Shin Splints
Week 3
Week 3 will focus on stretching and strengthening the muscles of the calf, an important muscle group for effective shock absorption.
Scraping
Scraping Calves

Key Points

  • strong pressure
  • convex edge
  • 30 seconds
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Scraping Tibialis Anterior

Key Points

  • use the concave edge
  • scrape the front/outside edge of leg
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Stretching
Tibialis Posterior Stretch

Key Points

  • stretching back leg
  • keep back leg straight
  • keep heel against the ground
  • hold for 30 seconds
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Strength
Resisted Ankle Plantarflexion

Key Points

  • push like a gas pedal
  • keep tension in the band
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 repetitions on each foot
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Soleus Calf Raise

Key Points

  • knees over toes
  • slow on the down phase
  • lean your weight on front foot
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps on each side
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