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Fascia is connective tissue that surrounds all the structures in your body (cells, nerves, blood vessels, muscles, bones etc.). Learn how it might be affected by running injuries and what you can do about it.
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Some exercises can actually make your IT band syndrome feel worse.
Oct 13, 2024
5 min
IT band syndrome exercises to avoid (and what runners should focus on instead)
  • IT band syndrome
  • Exercises
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Running can cause and worsen plantar fasciitis.
Oct 21, 2024
8 min
Running and plantar fasciitis - your questions answered
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Foot pain
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Let us explain the difference between heel spur and plantar fasciitis.
Oct 21, 2024
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
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Male runner with IT band syndrome sitting on the ground.
Oct 25, 2024
10 min
IT band syndrome: The runner's recovery roadmap
  • IT band syndrome
  • Knee pain
  • 5
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Questions about plantar fasciitis
Oct 21, 2024
12 min
Plantar fasciitis - Your questions answered
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Fascia
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Surgery for plantar fasciitis
Oct 21, 2024
12 min
Surgery for plantar fasciitis: What you need to know
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Fascia
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Stretching the plantar fascia
Nov 12, 2024
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
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