Mandy Wainfan

Dr. Mandy Wainfan, a sports medicine expert and former track athlete, shares her personal journey with shin splints and how it fueled her passion for helping runners. She defines shin splints and breaks them down into four key subcategories, making it easier for listeners to understand their pain. Mandy discusses the hop test for diagnosing conditions, dispels common myths about shin pain, and emphasizes the importance of accurate assessments and treatment methods for recovery, especially for trail and ultramarathon runners.