Health Tip: Prevent Shin Splints
Shin splints are an injury common in runners and dancers, and others who put stress on their lower legs. The condition is characterized by pain in the shins.
Here are ways to help prevent shin splints, courtesy of Community Medical Centers in Fresno, Calif.:
* If you want to change your exercise routine, make the changes over time. Sudden, extreme changes in exercise can contribute to shin splints.
* Make sure running shoes fit properly, are in good shape and are not too worn, or worn unevenly.
* Get a new pair of running shoes after they've been worn for about 350 miles.
* Always stretch thoroughly and warm up before heading out for a run.
Health Tip: Athletes Should Wear a Mouth Guard
As vital as a helmet is to protecting an athlete's head, a mouth guard can help defend against injury to the mouth and teeth.
The California Dental Association offers these additional reasons for why mouth guards are important:
* Injuries to the mouth are very common in both contact sports (basketball, football, hockey) and non-contact sports (baseball, biking and skateboarding).
* Mouth guards help prevent injuries such as fractured jaw, broken teeth, damage to roots and nerves of the teeth, and serious cuts to the cheek and tongue.
* Mouth guards help provide a cushion for the mouth, jaw and teeth.
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