The refs have always hated our school, and we just lost a football game because of some really horrible calls. Why aren’t there better refs?  — F.K., Oakland   Actually, there are two questions, and the first is “Why do the refs hate my school?” The answer to that... Read more

Medial tibial stress syndrome, commonly referred to as shin splints, is the most common leg injury in distance runners.  This problem is primarily characterized as pain and tenderness when running, along the posteromedial tibial crest, where deep flexor muscles attach to the tibia. The pain will vary from mild... Read more