Shinsplints

[H2O]

Does anybody else get shinsplints from rowing?
I am surprised, since I row 70% of my volume strapless.
I do go slightly past vertical shins on the catch.

[Dangerscouse]

No, that's never been an issue for me. In recent years I row 90-95% of the time strapless, and I also probably go a bit beyond vertical at the catch.

[nick rockliff]

I always thought they were more of an impact sport related injury

[p_b82]

Not suffered from this myself. Do almost all my rowing strapless as well (but tend to avoid getting as far as vertical shins as I have issues with nerve pinching / blood flow in my right leg)

[Sakly]

No problems with it, all rowing with straps.
I don't think shins past vertical at the catch would create such problem, as it is more related to flexion of the foot, which happens on the recovery (even unstrapped).

[Joebasscat]

No, that has never been an issue.

[mict450]

Have a lot of experience with shin splints, but from running, never rowing. I've heard that strengthening the anterior lower leg muscles via reverse calf raises helps in prevention.