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Learn about the most common running injuries, their symptoms, treatment options, and the anatomy of affected areas. All articles are evidence-based and include practical tips.
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Kinesio tape for calf strain - how kinesio taps works.
Apr 1, 2025
5 min
Does kinesio tape really help for calf strain?
  • Taping
  • Calf strain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
We discuss the benefits of icing a calf strain, if you should use ice or heat, and how long to ice calf strains for.
Apr 1, 2025
8 min
Icing your calf strain. Will it really help?
  • Calf strain
  • Swelling
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Hip exercises for plantar fasciitis
Apr 1, 2025
7 min
Hip exercises for Plantar Fasciitis: How they can help your heel pain
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Fascia
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Foot exercise for plantar fasciitis recovery.
Apr 1, 2025
7 min
Foot exercises for plantar fasciitis - Optimizing strength and control
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Foot pain
  • 7
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Stretches for calf strain - why you should be careful.
Apr 1, 2025
5 min
Why we don’t recommend stretches for calf strain – What to do instead
  • Stretching
  • Pain management
  • 7
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Patellofemoral pain syndrome causes, symptoms and treatment.
Apr 1, 2025
12 min
Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Treat the cause, not the symptoms
  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome
  • Pain management
  • 4
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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Balance exercises for knee injuries
Apr 1, 2025
2 min
Balance exercises for knee injuries - Benefits and common pitfalls
  • Knee pain
  • Exercises
  • 5
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Insoles for Shin Splints
Apr 1, 2025
7 min
Can insoles help with shin splints? (and how to choose the right ones)
  • Shin splints
  • Leg pain
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Learn how cortisone or steroid injections work for meniscus tears and why you should sometimes avoid them.
Apr 1, 2025
9 min
Will a cortisone (steroid) injection help my meniscus tear?
  • Symptoms
  • Knee pain
  • 5
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Top categories
  • Ankle sprain
  • Calf strain
  • Exercises
  • Meniscus tear
  • Orthotics
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Shin splints
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