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Learn more about running injuries, how to self-manage and prevent them. All articles are evidence-based and written by licensed physical therapists.
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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
  • 2
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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
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Achilles tendonitis treatment in runners.
Oct 10, 2024
16 min
Achilles tendonitis in runners: Causes, symptoms, treatments, and recovery times
  • Injuries
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • 4
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Man holding his injured Achilles tendon
Oct 14, 2024
6 min
How do tendons heal?
  • Anatomy
  • Tendons
  • 5
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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
  • 6
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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