Crystal Dangerfield (Shin Splints)

[Zinethar]

As a track coach for parts of 5 decades I am well aware of the pain shin splints can cause. There was a series of active warm up exercises that definitely helped prevent and lessen the pain (along with compression). I found through experience that they were made worse by using shoes with improper support, some brands never seemed to cause them and other would often do so. I won't mention which ones here as it would sound like an advertisement or slam but there are inserts for sneakers that will really help both prevent and promote healing.

 

[Biff]

Sorry, I mistakenly assumed she wasn't going to play. You're no more relieved than I am. I've never had shin splints, so I cannot relate.

Like most injuries, it "varies", from a irritating discomfort to almost total debilitation. It's a diagnosis that broadly covers a very wide range of injury. Universally, rest is needed to recover, but there several therapeutic activities that can be employed to manage the situation (and pain). I'm sure all available therapy is being employed. Back in my HS track days, shin splints got us some time on the whirlpool and a tape job. As a distance runner, I also got to do most of my running on soft surfaces while trying to manage the pain. I'd bet the farm that UConn's staff is able top do quite a bit better than that.

Based on her game performance, her situation seems to be at a tolerable level. Hopefully they can manage it and allow Crystal to continue to perform at a high level as needed. There is no reason to not believe that at this time.

 

[eebmg]

Our medical staff has entered the 22nd century. Nice piece on how our girls are all sensored up so they can trace their fitness etc.