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Pain is one of the most common symptoms associate with running injuries. Read about the causes of pain, what it can tell you about your injury, and how to best manage your pain.
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Man performing bodyweight squat as an exercise for patellar tendonitis.
Apr 1, 2025
9 min
Squat exercises for patellar tendonitis - 3 things runners should know
  • Patellar tendinopathy
  • Pain management
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Stretching the plantar fascia
Apr 1, 2025
2 min
5 Stretches for plantar fasciitis: What to do, how to do them, and why they work
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Foot pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Learn why the calf raises exercise is one of the best strengthening exercises for the plantar fascia and how they help plantar fasciitis.
Apr 1, 2025
6 min
Plantar fascia strengthening - Calf raises for plantar fasciitis
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Foot pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Learn how and why insoles and orthotics can help plantar fasciitis.
Apr 1, 2025
10 min
Orthotics and insoles for plantar fasciitis: Do they help, and are they worth it?
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Orthotics
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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
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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
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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