Running Medicine with Dr. Jordan Metzl: Hamstring Strain & Shin Splints
July 1, 2021
Welcome back to Running Medicine with Dr. Jordan Metzl. This video series is designed to help runners become the smartest and healthiest athletes possible.
Each month, Dr. Metzl and his trusty friend Rex the Skeleton will break down common running related injuries. The videos will be separated into four parts; what it is, causes, treatment and prevention.
The first injury we discuss this month has Dr. Metzl asking, are you often hamstrung by hamstring issues? If so, check out the video below where Dr. Metzl goes into detail about hamstring strains.
Dr. Metzl Hamstring Video
This month, Dr. Metzl also discusses one of the most common running related injuries, shin splits. What many runners may not know is that there are multiple types of shin splits with different causes and treatments. Check out the video below as Dr. Metzl and Rex talk about how to prevent and treat shin splints.
Dr. Metzl Shin Splints Video
If you missed the first installment of Running Medicine with Dr. Jordan Metzl, be sure to check the ASICS blog for June’s post, which featured an introduction to the series and a breakdown of runner’s knee .
Be sure to check back into the ASICS blog each month for the latest video in our Running Medicine with Dr. Jordan Metzl series. Coming up in August, Muscle Cramping .