How to Wrap Shin Splints

A shin splint, also known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, is a common occurrence for runners, figure skaters and gymnasts. It occurs when stress or impact to the shin area causes an injury over time. A relatively minor problem, it's best to know how to wrap such an injury. Doing so will provide the area with extra support and prevent further damage.

Things You'll Need

• Trainers tape 1.5 or 1-inch wide non-stretch zinc oxide tape

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Instructions

• 1

  Shave the area to be wrapped. It's important that the tape stick, and it's unlikely that it will with hair on the area.

• 2

  Start just above the ankle bone and wrap the tape across the front of the leg. Remember that the leg is shaped like a cone so don't simply wrap the tape horizontally. Wrap it in an upside down "V" pattern.

• 3

  Wrap around the back of the Achilles tendon (not too tight), then diagonally across and back up to the front.

• 4

  Tear the tape off at this point. Then repeat with 3 or 4 strips of tape, making sure that each strip overlaps the previous.