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Learn more about running injuries, how to treat and prevent them, and get valuable training tips. All articles are evidence-based and written by licensed PT's.
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You must be careful when stretching a pulled hamstring.
Apr 1, 2025
6 min
How to stretch a pulled hamstring safely (and what else can help)
  • Hamstring strain
  • Stretching
  • 2
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Let us explain the difference between heel spur and plantar fasciitis.
Apr 1, 2025
8 min
Heel spur vs. plantar fasciitis: What’s the difference and how to treat it
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Foot pain
  • 4
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Jun 6, 2024
1 min
Dummy Article
  • Fascia
Kim Van Deventer
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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
  • 5
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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
  • 8
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
How to prevent Achilles tendonitis
Apr 1, 2025
13 min
Our 6 top tips for preventing Achilles tendonitis in runners
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Running injuries prevention
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Icing for Achilles tendonitis - When and how to ice your Achilles tendon.
Apr 1, 2025
7 min
Does Achilles tendonitis icing work? Your top questions answered
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Pain management
  • 7
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
The best exercises for Achilles tendonitis are calf raises.
Apr 1, 2025
9 min
How to tailor your calf raise exercises for Achilles tendonitis
  • Injuries
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • 5
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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