My project intends to develop an innovative biomechanical device to prevent and manage athletes shin splints, providing continuous pain relief and recovery support before, during and after performance. As an athlete who has consistently struggled with shin splints, I recognised a widespread need particularly when competing for Australia in Canada in 2025, where 80% of my 14–19-year-old squad experienced the same injury. With limited effective treatment options available, I’m developing a compression sock featuring active cooling technology and interchangeable supportive insoles for spike shoes, reducing pain, enhancing stability, and preventing further injury so athletes are not restricted by preventable setbacks.