Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about shin splints:

1. Could my leg pain be due to shin splints?
   
   
2. What else might be causing my pain?
   
   
3. Can you diagnose shin splints with a medical history and physical exam, or do I need to have any imaging tests?
   
   
4. What may have caused my shin splints?
   
   
5. How long will it likely take for my shin splints to heal?
   
   
6. How much should I cut back on my physical activities?
   
   
7. When will I be able to return safely to my previous level of activity?
   
   
8. How do you know that this is not a stress fracture?
   
   
9. What actions should I take in preventing a recurrence of shin splints?
   
   
10. What footwear is the best for me?
    
    
11. Can you recommend any strengthening or stability training exercises?