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Fascia is connective tissue that surrounds all the structures in your body (cells, nerves, blood vessels, muscles, bones etc.). Learn how it might be affected by running injuries and what you can do about it.
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Learn why the calf raises exercise is one of the best strengthening exercises for the plantar fascia and how they help plantar fasciitis.
Apr 17, 2024
6 min
Plantar fascia strengthening - Calf raises for plantar fasciitis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Foot Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Learn how and why insoles and orthotics can help plantar fasciitis.
Apr 17, 2024
10 min
Orthotics and insoles for plantar fasciitis: Do they help, and are they worth it?
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Orthotics
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Hip exercises for plantar fasciitis
Mar 20, 2024
7 min
Hip exercises for Plantar Fasciitis: How they can help your heel pain
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Fascia
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Foot exercise for plantar fasciitis recovery.
Apr 17, 2024
7 min
Foot exercises for plantar fasciitis - Optimizing strength and control
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Foot Pain
  • 7
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Insoles for Shin Splints
Apr 16, 2024
8 min
Can insoles help with shin splints? (and how to choose the right ones)
  • Shin Splints
  • Leg Pain
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
These are the best home treatments for plantar fasciitis.
Apr 17, 2024
7 min
The 5 best home treatments for plantar fasciitis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Foot Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Learn what causes plantar fasciitis to flare up.
Apr 17, 2024
4 min
What causes plantar fasciitis to flare up, and what to do about it
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Foot Pain
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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  • Meniscus Tear
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