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Learn more about running injuries, how to treat and prevent them, and get valuable training tips. All articles are evidence-based and written by licensed PT's.
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Runner doing a standing calf stretch
Oct 13, 2024
9 min
The best calf stretches runners can do - Why, how, and common pitfalls to avoid
  • Prevention
  • Training
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
How to assess your running form and fix common mistakes.
Oct 10, 2024
8 min
Perfect your running form — common mistakes that lead to injury
  • Running injuries prevention
  • Exercises
  • 3
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Man performing the forward lunge exercise.
Oct 11, 2024
8 min
Master the forward lunge: Proper form, variations, and common mistakes
  • Training
  • Running injuries prevention
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Sabrina Burkart
Sabrina Burkart
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Here are our top 10 research-based tips for preventing running injuries.
Oct 11, 2024
10 min
Run smarter — 10 tips to prevent running injuries
  • Running injuries prevention
  • Training
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Sabrina Burkart
Sabrina Burkart
The best exercises for lower back pain.
Oct 21, 2024
7 min
Exercises for low back pain: Benefits, types, and tips for best results
  • Lower back pain
  • Exercises
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Man can't get off his couch because of chronic pain.
Oct 22, 2024
12 min
Chronic pain - why pain sometimes persists, and how to find relief from it
  • Pain management
  • Ongoing pain (chronic pain)
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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How to treat back pain you get from sitting.
Oct 21, 2024
4 min
Evidence-based tips to ease back pain with sitting
  • Lower back pain
  • Back pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
How to handle painful injury flare-ups
Oct 10, 2024
5 min
How to handle painful injury flare-ups
  • Pain management
  • Achilles tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Man putting his hands on his lower spine because of non-specific low back pain.
Oct 21, 2024
8 min
Non-specific low back pain: Symptoms, causes, and best treatments
  • Lower back pain
  • Back pain
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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