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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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Shin splints recovery plan
Oct 13, 2024
8 min
Shin splints: A step-by-step exercise rehab plan for runners
  • Shin splints
  • Leg pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Medial shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome — learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Oct 13, 2024
7 min
A runner's guide to medial shin splints: Causes, treatments and recovery times
  • Shin splints
  • Leg pain
  • 4
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Calf strain rehabilitation and exercise guide
Oct 10, 2024
12 min
Calf strain in runners - Rehabilitation and exercise guide
  • Exercises
  • Calf strain
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Learn what causes calf strains, what treatments work best and how long calf strains take to recover.
Oct 13, 2024
9 min
Calf strains - Causes, symptoms, treatment and healing times
  • Calf strain
  • Pain management
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
How long a pulled muscle takes to heal depends on the severity and what tissue is injured.
Oct 14, 2024
3 min
How long does a pulled muscle take to heal?
  • Hamstring strain
  • Calf strain
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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Ibuprofen anti-inflammatory medication
Oct 10, 2024
5 min
Do anti-inflammatories (like ibuprofen) help healing?
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Hamstring strain
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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