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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
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
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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
What knee braces work best for meniscus tears and when should you wear them?
Apr 1, 2025
10 min
Knee braces for meniscus tears: Your top questions answered
  • Symptoms
  • Knee pain
  • 4
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Acupuncture for meniscus tears
Apr 1, 2025
10 min
Acupuncture for meniscus tears: A natural way to support your rehabilitation
  • Meniscus tear
  • Knee pain
  • 4
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Compression sleeves for calf strain
Apr 1, 2025
14 min
Compression sleeves for calf strain: What you need to know
  • Orthotics
  • Calf strain
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
These are the best home treatments for plantar fasciitis.
Apr 1, 2025
7 min
The 5 best home treatments for plantar fasciitis
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Foot pain
  • 8
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Learn what causes plantar fasciitis to flare up.
Apr 1, 2025
4 min
What causes plantar fasciitis to flare up, and what to do about it
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Foot pain
  • 6
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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  • Ankle sprain
  • Calf strain
  • Exercises
  • Meniscus tear
  • Orthotics
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Shin splints
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