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Patellofemoral pain syndrome

Patellofemoral pain syndrome refers to pain you feel in and around your kneecap and is very common among runners. Learn about the most common causes, how long recovery takes, and what treatments work best.
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How to get back into running after injury.
Apr 1, 2025
5 min
Safely getting back to running after injury — 7 essential tips
  • Running injuries prevention
  • Prevention
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Stretches for patellofemoral pain syndrome
Apr 1, 2025
5 min
The 5 best patellofemoral pain syndrome stretches to support your recovery
  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome
  • Exercises
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
KT taping for knee injuries in runners
Apr 1, 2025
4 min
Master KT taping techniques for 3 common knee injuries in runners
  • Taping
  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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How to handle painful injury flare-ups
Apr 1, 2025
5 min
How to handle painful injury flare-ups
  • Pain management
  • Achilles tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Strength and control exercises can help treat patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Apr 1, 2025
5 min
Patellofemoral pain syndrome treatment exercises - Do's and Don'ts
  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome
  • Exercises
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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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Balance exercises for knee injuries
Apr 1, 2025
2 min
Balance exercises for knee injuries - Benefits and common pitfalls
  • Knee pain
  • Exercises
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Ibuprofen anti-inflammatory medication
Apr 1, 2025
5 min
Do anti-inflammatories (like ibuprofen) help healing?
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Hamstring strain
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Icing as part of the PRICE method to treat acute injuries.
Apr 1, 2025
6 min
How to use the PRICE method to treat acute injuries
  • Therapy approaches
  • Pain management
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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