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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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Strength and control exercises can help treat patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Oct 13, 2024
5 min
Patellofemoral pain syndrome treatment exercises - Do's and Don'ts
  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome
  • Exercises
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Learn how to prevent overuse running injuries.
Oct 11, 2024
7 min
Preventing overuse injuries: How to run without getting hurt
  • Prevention
  • Running injuries prevention
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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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
Stretches for calf strain - why you should be careful.
Oct 21, 2024
5 min
Why we don’t recommend stretches for calf strain – What to do instead
  • Stretching
  • Pain management
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Insoles for Shin Splints
Oct 22, 2024
7 min
Can insoles help with shin splints? (and how to choose the right ones)
  • Shin splints
  • Leg pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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