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There are several different injuries that can cause leg pain in runners. Here we discuss some of the most common causes, how you can diagnose them, and what treatments may work best.
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Find out how to continue walking, running, swimming and cycling with shin splints.
Oct 3, 2024
6 min
Shin splints — Can I still walk, run, swim and cycle?
  • Shin splints
  • Leg pain
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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
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Icing for Achilles tendonitis - When and how to ice your Achilles tendon.
Oct 14, 2024
7 min
Does Achilles tendonitis icing work? Your top questions answered
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Pain management
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
The best exercises for Achilles tendonitis are calf raises.
Oct 21, 2024
9 min
How to tailor your calf raise exercises for Achilles tendonitis
  • Injuries
  • Achilles tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Gluteal tendinopathy is a common cause for outer hip pain in runners.
Oct 21, 2024
14 min
Gluteal tendinopathy: A runner's guide to recovery and prevention
  • Gluteal tendinopathy
  • Hip pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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There are exercises that can aggravate your pain when you have gluteal tendinopathy.
Oct 13, 2024
9 min
Gluteal tendinopathy exercises to avoid (and what runners should focus on instead)
  • Gluteal tendinopathy
  • Exercises
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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