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Kinesio tape for calf strain - how kinesio taps works.
Oct 10, 2024
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.
Oct 10, 2024
8 min
Icing your calf strain. Will it really help?
  • Calf strain
  • Swelling
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Compression sleeves for calf strain
Oct 21, 2024
14 min
Compression sleeves for calf strain: What you need to know
  • Orthotics
  • Calf strain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Icing as part of the PRICE method to treat acute injuries.
Oct 14, 2024
6 min
How to use the PRICE method to treat acute injuries
  • Therapy approaches
  • Pain management
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Learn why you may get bruises from a hamstring injury.
Oct 14, 2024
4 min
Pulled hamstring: How to treat the bruise
  • Hamstring strain
  • Bruising
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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