Standing Shin Stretch
Stretching the shins is usually overlooked until an injury such as shin splints occurs. This is a great treatment and prevention stretch.
Teaching Points
- Stand with your toes of the left foot on the floor on the outside of your right foot.
- Bend the right leg to push your ankle towards the ground.
- Hold for between 10 and 30 seconds.
- Swap legs!
Variations
- Shin stretch.
Muscles Stretched
- Tibialis Anterior.
- Extensor Digitorum Longus.
- Extensor Hallucis Longus.
Related Injuries
- Shin Splints.
- Anterior Compartment Syndrome.
