Westerly roundup: Sophomore gives soccer lift Sep 25, 2008
The Bulldogs were without Steve Sylvia (shin splints) and that was the difference, Westerly coach Ryan Palmer said. Palmer was pleased with the times of all his runners, citing a range of improvement from 27 seconds to a little more than 2 minutes since the Bulldogs last ran at Goddard Park, Sept. 4. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Idaho State Falls to Broncos in Four Set Match Sep 25, 2008
She took time off from shin splints earlier in the season but was a force against Eastern Washington and proved a struggle for the Broncos as they attempted to force the ball to the floorboards. (left) and (right) work together to block out Boise State. (Isubengals.com)
ISU Volleyball sweeps EWU Sep 21, 2008
The return of Proost, who missed Idaho State's previous two-game tournament at Utah Valley with lingering shin splints, freed freshman outside hitter Emily Beardmore from playing in the back row. Proost added an exclamation point to her return with an unlikely dig in the third set that turned yet another surefire point for Eastern Washington (4-7, 1-1) in Idaho State's favor. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
A's Buck back to old self after Minors stint Sep 21, 2008
Travis Buck has been slowed by shin splints, a concussion, post-concussion syndrome and vertigo at various points this season ... Buck, who struggled after winning the starting right-field job out of Spring Training, has had to overcome several injuries, including shin splints and a minor concussion that led to a bout with vertigo. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Houghton insists Magpies can fly unassisted Sep 20, 2008
Damien Duff and Obafemi Martins are both close to a return after lay-offs, but Alan Smith, who Hughton confirmed will be out for three months after surgery to correct shin splints, Habib Beye, Mark Viduka, Jose Enrique and Jonas Gutierrez are all unavailable. In addition, Joey Barton and Danny Guthrie are suspended. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Eveland leads A's to opener0000224F win Sep 20, 2008
Buck, who was Oakland's Opening Day starter in right field, was sent to Triple-A Sacramento twice this season and spent time on the disabled list in the Majors (shin splints) and Minors (concussion, vertigo). He was promoted Tuesday after helping the River Cats win the Pacific Coast League championship, and his fourth-inning solo homer off Hernandez was his fourth of the year for the A's. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Hip, hip, that hurts! Sep 17, 2008
But twisted ankles, shin splints, and head and neck injuries can happen even during simple routines, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons warns. Among the group's prevention guidelines: Practice on soft mats -- not on concrete, wooden or asphalt floors. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Healthy Buck back with A's big club Sep 17, 2008
Travis Buck has been slowed by shin splints, a concussion, post-concussion syndrome and vertigo at various points this season ... He's been slowed by shin splints, a concussion, post-concussion syndrome and vertigo at various points of the season ... On the heels of a strong, albeit injury-plagued, rookie season, Buck opened this year with the A's and started 15 of their first 18 games before being placed on the disabled list with shin splints on April 19. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Monday press conference recap Sep 16, 2008
Johnson: "Of course. I want all our guys who work hard to have the opportunity to get out there on the field and show what they can do, and Jared is a good example of that. At the beginning of the season, Jared was struggling with shin splints and that's why he kind of started off slow against Miami. He is a hard worker and every player and coach knows that.". Thoughts on D.J. Moore's game against the Owls. (Vanderbilt Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lowe suffers knee injury Sep 16, 2008
"Redshirt junior Tyler Morris sustained a stress fracture compounded by shin splints last season, and Wolff said Lowe's injury is "not even close" to Morris' in terms of severity.A week prior to Lowe's injury, Wolff said he was excited to have a healthy roster in September for the first time in more than three years. While that statement no longer holds true, Wolff is not overly worried about the current situation."Corey's in great shape. This isn't like he'll fall out of condition or anything... (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Jolly good show, but not like Beijing Sep 16, 2008
"I have come to the conclusion that our performance, as an organization, is seriously deficient if judged by the mandate of our own charter," he wrote in his "Shin Splints" blog. Medals aside, Logan points out that only 18 of 131 individual performances were the Americans' best of the year and that the two blown 4 x 100 relays marked the fourth time in four global meets since 2003 that they hadn't finished a final. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Rivals now find themselves teammates Sep 8, 2008
Kambestad, who earned a spot on the all-Summit League first team a year ago despite missing time last season with ankle problems and shin splints, finished a season-best fifth with a time of 25 minutes, 33 seconds at The Summit League Championships last season. Vollmer finished fifth in the steeplechase in the Summit League Track and Field Championships last spring and hopes to improve on his 37th place at the league championships a year ago. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sweeney has emotional homecoming Sep 3, 2008
Outfielder Travis Buck, who has missed much of the season with a variety of injuries, including shin splints, a concussion and inner-ear-issues, is on Sacramento's playoff roster. Buck, once considered a bright part of Oakland's big league future, was not considered as a callup when the A's roster expanded Monday. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Buck hopes to catch A's break Sep 3, 2008
Injuries made things worse, especially shin splints that slowed him the first month. He was sent down, came back, and still wasn't right. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Eagle men young, women experienced Aug 29, 2008
"Junior Lisa Sickman has returned to her freshman form after battling mono last season. Carey Phillips did not train early last year, but came on to set the record in the 10,000 meters."We thought Carly Moss was going to be one of our top runners, but she was slowed by shin splints," Paxton said. "But they're all healthy and if they run like I expect them to, we could be in the top three come conference meet. "The diminutive Phillips is looking for the women to have a strong 2008."We have a... (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
New additions set to open Lake Land volleyball season Aug 27, 2008
Another area player, Sullivan right side Brittne McMahan, has battled shin splints and is still playing catch-up. Marshall s Brianna Hollenbeck, the last player to join the roster three weeks ago, could earn time with more experience. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Fresno Unified adds new athletic facilities to schools Aug 27, 2008
In March this year, the school board decided to move forward on the 12 athletic projects after students complained that they have suffered shin splints while running track at Fresno High and also have cut their feet on cracked plaster at the Fresno and Bullard high school swimming pools. Trustee Janet Ryan said at Tuesday's news conference that the athletic projects are so important to the district's mission to improve student achievement, the school board couldn't wait for the unveiling of the... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
2008 Season Outlook Aug 26, 2008
Engel was Illinois' second runner behind Bizzarri in 2007, earning All-Midwest Region and second team All-Big Ten honors before shin splints kept her from competing for much of the track and field season. Carroll did not compete at all in 2007-08 due to a broken foot, but is looking to return to her 2006 form, when she took 11th at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships. (Fightingillini.com)
Ask the Sports Doc: Knee pain Aug 24, 2008
The second pain related to your shin sounds like you may have shin splints. Shin splints occur when there are stresses across the front of the tibia which then causes either a stress fracture or inflammation of the soft tissue lining. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Swim like Phelps, paddle like van Koeverden Aug 16, 2008
Inspired as a teenager by the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Mr. Booth took up running with a vengeance - and ended up with shin splints. Meantime, people like Mr. Lyttle will continue their routines. (Globe and Mail)
Howard clarifies remarks Aug 15, 2008
DB Greg Joseph (left ankle) out; DE Robert St. Clair (left knee) out; DE Jermaine Council (right wrist, heat) out; LB Andre Clark (left ankle, left knee) limited pending MRI; OL Nick Paris (concussion) out; RB DiIvory Edgecomb (lower back) out; FB Willie Rose (left groin) out OL Kevin Miller (right knee, shin splints) limited. And a bit of analysis: Joseph was listed with a shin injury on Wednesday, but it seems to have spread to his ankle. (The Palm Beach Post)
Michael Sokolove's 'Warrior Girls' Aug 15, 2008
Female athletes tend to get shin splints more often than their male counterparts; women who play on college soccer teams suffer the same rate of concussions as men on the football team do. Over all, female athletes may simply be more prone than male athletes to chronic ankle sprains and to overuse injuries - stress fractures, tendonitis, bursitis. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Running Slows The Aging Clock, Researchers Find Aug 12, 2008
2, 2006) High resolution CT can accurately show medial tibial stress syndrome, better known as shin splints, in distance runners according, to a study conducted at the University of Messina in Messina. (July 6, 2008) In addition to reducing one's risk for many common diseases, new research found that calorie restriction may slow the aging process. (Science Daily)
Friends capture triathlon titles Aug 10, 2008
Macinze was beset by a bad hip injury a year ago, and shin splints and stress fractures in 2006. In fact, Macinze feels she s as healthy as she was her freshman year, when she captured the state cross country title. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Sharon Wolin Jul 28, 2008
Continuous shin splints led to a leg operation. After the operation, she tried dancing but failed. (Albany Times Union)
Looking through the Mask Jul 28, 2008
Since entering college, I have suffered the following: pulled hamstring (twice); dislocated shoulder; thoracic outlet syndrome (also known as deep venous thrombosis; I had a blood clot in my right shoulder and needed my first rib removed); mild concussion (twice); bicep tendonitis; shin splints; and, strained oblique. Sounds like I might be a good poster child for. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Wozniacki beats Klepac at Slovenia Open Jul 22, 2008
"Today it was very windy and it was very tough to play. I was a bit more lucky,'' Zakopalova said.advertisementFifth-seeded Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria also lost, to Katie O'Brien of Britain 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-2.O'Brien was a late substitute in the main draw for Kaia Kanepi of Estonia, who had to withdraw with shin splints. She thought she'd wasted her opportunity."After leading 4-1 in the second set I lost five games in a row and I thought I had blown my chance, so I was really pleased I... (MSNBC -- Sports)
A's midterm report Jul 17, 2008
OF Travis Buck -- Outfielder was out from April 19 to May 10 with shin splints; was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento shortly after being activated, spent time on Sacramento's DL with a concussion and remains with the River Cats. OF Chris Denorfia -- Was placed on DL with back stiffness on May 11 and suffered a setback during rehab; still inactive. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Mines puts focus on gym floor Jul 5, 2008
We didn t have any big injuries but we would have shin splints and just the wear and tear that led to heavy legs, Henry said. The problem with the old court goes back to its instillation when the court was glued directly onto the floor with no sub-flooring which made it extremely hard. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ruling Mount Marathon with iron wills Jul 3, 2008
Anchorage Daily News. The bears are awake and showing up around town. (Anchorage Daily News)
More of this story Jun 29, 2008
He's not eligible for the nationals because of his tender age but the kid is good and his folks and I and the rest of the family are pretty proud of him even with the shin splints that he came up with a day later. The New Little One's dad was good in track. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Will running ruin my knees? Jun 28, 2008
Running and injuries go together like shin splints and ice, so it's entirely reasonable to wonder about the prospects of long-term damage. These fears should be put to rest by a pair of long-term studies due to be published this year. (Globe and Mail)
The Exercise Corner: The weight of running Jun 20, 2008
The most common injury that occurs from running is called shin splints, or stress fractures. These are literally tiny fragments of bone that have splintered off the tibia and fibula bones, as well as the ankle joint. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Golf without Tiger like Del Mar without a fair Jun 19, 2008
Looking back, knowing the shin splints caused him the most agony, coupled with a torn knee ligament, Tiger's victory here may have been the most incredible performance in the history of golf. We can't know how much better he might have played if completely healthy. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Triathlon behind her, woman says 'I had to do this for me' Jun 18, 2008
Halfway through the 5K run, she developed shin splints. As she was nearing the finish line, her son broke free from her family and rushed to her side. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
A's notes: Ryan Sweeney returns Jun 14, 2008
A case of shin splints put Buck on the DL and then he spent nearly three weeks with Sacramento last month before returning to Oakland on May 30. He hit. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Sweeney shifts to right; Buck optioned Jun 14, 2008
He was on the Opening Day roster before going on the DL retroactive to April 19 with shin splints, and was optioned to Sacramento upon being activated from the DL.. "This isn't a reflection on Travis," Geren said. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Notebook: 'Other guy' Scott happy with start Jun 13, 2008
"She couldn't stop talking about him.''Tseng had to leave after the opening round to return to practice. She is playing next week on the LPGA Tour, then goes to Minnesota for the U.S. Women's Open.---OW: Brett Wetterich withdrew from the Open with a wrist injury and was replaced by alternate Andrew Svoboda of New Rochelle, N.Y., playing in his second Open. ... Mark Calcavecchia was 8 over after 8 holes when he withdrew because of leg problems. ... Brett Quigley has shin splints but wasn't using... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Journeyman Hicks making a name for himself Jun 13, 2008
"I'm going to go get treatment right now. I need some ice," said the Rhode Islander, whose shin splints in his left leg have been hurting him since Friday. He shot 2-over 73 and said there was never any doubt he'd play. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
A hungry Mickelson is fed up with seconds Jun 12, 2008
"Shin splints are killing me. The only thing I can equate it to is, it's like someone sticking a needle in your shin." When he played golf with good friend Brad Faxon last Saturday, Quigley noticed that his right leg was sore, but he didn't think anything of it. Then he got to San Diego and went to walk Torrey Pines, and his left leg started to act up. (Boston Globe)
Buck back after month in Minors Jun 3, 2008
However, at the time he was placed on the disabled list April 24 for shin splints, Buck's average was standing at. 154. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
A's Overhaul Their Roster May 31, 2008
154 in 15 games with the A's before landing on the DL with shin splints in late April. After rehabbing with the River Cats for a week, Buck was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento to get his swing back on-track. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
A's call up Gonzalez in flurry of moves May 31, 2008
" Buck returned to the leadoff spot after getting off to a miserable start and then going on the DL with shin splints. He had 18 hits in his last 34 at-bats for Triple-A Sacramento. That after starting slowly on his rehab assignment and then being optioned to Triple-A instead of getting called up when the A's were in Texas earlier this month. "The reports we got 0000222F said he was hitting well to all fields," Geren said. "When he does that he's locked in. " Buck said he feels refreshed. He... (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Illini Head To Arkansas In Search Of NCAA Berths May 29, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario) Engel missed the first part of the outdoor season with shin splints, but still qualified for the regional championships in the 1,500m for the second straight year with a season-best time of 4:27. 07 at the Brutus Hamilton Invitational on April 26. (Fightingillini.com)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: May 23, 2008 May 28, 2008
Thank you for dealing with blistered feet (some the size of Ohio) and shin splints, the horrible hills of Harvard and Bolton, and all of your out-of-pocket expenses, to walk for a cause that you truly believe in. To all our volunteers, we thank you for your bathrooms, your Gator-Ade, bead necklaces, the absolutely delicious food, the songs, your houses and most importantly your hugs and kisses. (Bolton Common, MA)
Tech's McDowell wins women's tennis title May 26, 2008
McDowell missed two matches in midseason because of shin splints but came back strong. "I feel awesome out there," she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Local vaulters are the best May 24, 2008
Triple jumper Kyson Culp continues to battle through his shin splints, and as long as his legs hold up, he's got a shot. He'll have to jump well, but it only takes one good one to be the champion. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
STATE A TRACK: Idol puts Bulldogs in chase May 24, 2008
I fractured my back in basketball and had recurring shin splints, and I just tried to hold off as long as I could. I went 6-4 at state last year and took third, and I've been at that same point all year. (Missoulian, MT)
A-W’s Bushno not a surprise anymore May 23, 2008
After winning the IESA Class A state championship in the 800-meter run as an eighth grader, he struggled with a painful case of shin splints his entire freshman season. After I did so horrible last year, this (the award) surprises the heck out of me, Bushno said. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
FMHS girls gain experience May 20, 2008
She's been battling shin splints throughout the season and had a hip injury as well as other ailments. Add to that the perfect sunny day for track even had its drawbacks. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Oakland readying for high Draft selection May 20, 2008
A sandwich pick out of Arizona State in 2005, Buck had a strong, but injury plagued rookie year in 2007 and got off to a slow start this season before being placed on the disabled list with shin splints. After being activated from the DL, Buck was sent to Triple-A Sacramento to hone his swing, but he's expected to be a fixture in the Oakland outfield for years. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Newton's Lions. Tigers roar May 18, 2008
93), and Ibi Wilcox (shin splints) and Bakari Johnson (hamstring) fought through injuries to lead the team in the triple jump and long jump, respectively. "The kids were scattered in so many places [in the field events] and taking so long, we really had no idea where the points were coming from," Normant said. (Boston Globe)
All-State selection a first for Bennington softball May 18, 2008
Shin splints limited her time on the basketball court as a junior and senior, and that was followed with a season-ending knee injury last fall during basketball season. After she got hurt and knew that basketball was done, we started looking to when our first softball game was, said her coach in both sports, Jeff Counce. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
A's slide struggling Suzuki down in order May 15, 2008
154 in 15 games -- and eventually landed on the 15-day disabled list with shin splints, so the A's turned to Suzuki. "I'm not your prototypical leadoff man," Suzuki conceded. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
A's put Denorfia on DL as Harden returns May 12, 2008
Denorfia's move to the disabled list because of lower back tightness came a day after Opening Day starting right fielder Travis Buck was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento, even though he has fully recovered from shin splints and was ready to come off the DL.. The A's will go with four outfielders -- left fielder Jack Cust, center fielders Ryan Sweeney and Rajai Davis and right fielder Emil Brown. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Buck Activated; Optioned To Triple-A May 11, 2008
was placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 24 retroactive to April 19 with shin splints, his third stint on the DL in the last two years. He was batting. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Harden set to be activated May 11, 2008
154 in 15 games before being placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 24 due to shin splints, was 5-for-21 in six rehab starts for Sacramento. "He needs to get some at-bats to get his swing back," A's manager Bob Geren said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
A's option Buck to Minors May 11, 2008
Buck, recovering from shin splints, had struggled during his rehab assignment for Triple-A Sacramento before Friday night when he went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs on Friday night. That upped his average to. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Feeling fresh, Eveland battles Rangers May 10, 2008
Outfielder Travis Buck (shin splints), on a Minor League rehab assignment with Sacramento, is 2-for-16 with five starts in center field. The A's have used a pinch-hitter in nine of the last 10 games. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Break a Leg Like a Girl May 10, 2008
"Advocates for women's sports have had to keep a laser focus on making sure they have equal access to high-school and college sports." But female athletes are more likely to have shin splints, stress fractures, chronic knee pain, concussions, and ACL tears than their male counterparts, perhaps because of changes that come with puberty. Many in the field have avoided addressing the girls' higher rate of injuries, worrying that they'll be seen as suggesting "women are too delicate to play... (Slate)
COLUMN: Now I know the 'secret' to losing weight, but you don't want to know May 9, 2008
When I began, I could walk a mile in about 30 minutes, but I couldn t walk too fast or I d get shin splints. The first time I got on the elliptical machine, 4 minutes just about did me in: My legs hurt and I could barely get my breath. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Dominican facility impresses Wolff May 9, 2008
Buck (shin splints) is batting. 125 at Sacramento and he is unlikely to join the A's in Texas this weekend. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Notes: Harden's return puts Gaudin in bullpen May 8, 2008
Buck (shin splints) was hitting a league-low. 154 when he went on the DL.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Harden dominates in rehab start May 8, 2008
Outfielder Travis Buck (shin splints) also has been on a rehab assignment, and he, too, is expected to rejoin the team in Arlington. That means the A's have several difficult decisions to make, and the one connected with Harden's return is a doozy. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Sm00002536ith aims to continue strong stretch May 8, 2008
Dribblers Outfielder Travis Buck (shin splints), on a Minor League rehab assignment with Sacramento, went 1-for-4 while playing seven innings for the River Cats on Tuesday in Oklahoma City. Batting. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
