Metal splints for broken leg bones, originally invented by a veterinary for use on dogs, have proved so effective in treating human fractures that the U.S. Navy is now buying 1,000 of them a month.

Shin splints are a type of injury caused by overuse and stress. Foot, ankle, and shin stretches can help improve movement, which may help prevent shin splints. Shin splints are a throbbing pain along ...

Also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, shin splints can be painful and disrupt training regimes. However, they are not a serious condition and may be alleviated with some simple home remedies.