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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
  • Injuries
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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
  • Knee pain
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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
  • Leg pain
  • 6
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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
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
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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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
  • 7
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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