Often the Achilles is too tight as well as being overdeveloped when compared to other muscles at the front of the lower leg. Strengthening exercises for the quadriceps, hamstrings, abdominals and anterior muscles of the lower leg. Use non-weight bearing activities such as biking and swimming in the overall training program. Be aware of the initial signs of shin splints, i.e. generalized pain in the lower inside shin after activity and possible pain in the area of the main arch of the foot. After diagnosis by a physician, rehabilitation should start immediately.
Modified activity is important.
While your dancer is showing signs of shin splints, take time off from dancing. Once your dancer's symptoms subside and they do start back to dancing, be sure they start at a level of intensity that is lower than before their injury. Use slow progressive steps to get them back to pre-injury levels gradually. For example, if they practiced 1 hours a day pre-injury, start back at 15 to 20 minutes a day for a week. If there are no increases in discomfort then increase by 5 minutes a day each week until you reach the level you want.