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Learn about the most common running injuries, their symptoms, treatment options, and the anatomy of affected areas. All articles are evidence-based and include practical tips.
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Gluteal tendinopathy is a common cause for outer hip pain in runners.
Mar 20, 2024
14 min
Gluteal tendinopathy: A runner's guide to recovery and prevention
  • Gluteal Tendinopathy
  • Hip Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
There are exercises that can aggravate your pain when you have gluteal tendinopathy.
Apr 25, 2024
9 min
Gluteal tendinopathy exercises to avoid (and what runners should focus on instead)
  • Gluteal Tendinopathy
  • Exercises
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Strength and control exercises can help treat patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Apr 25, 2024
5 min
Patellofemoral pain syndrome treatment exercises - Do's and Don'ts
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Exercises
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Male runner with IT band syndrome sitting on the ground.
Apr 25, 2024
10 min
IT band syndrome: The runner's recovery roadmap
  • IT Band Syndrome
  • Knee Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Learn what causes running overuse injuries, what warning signs to look out for and find examples of overuse injuries in runners.
Apr 18, 2024
4 min
Unraveling overuse injuries in runners: Identifying and responding to early warning signs
  • Prevention
  • Running Injuries Prevention
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
We share our top tips on how to prevent patellar tendonitis when running.
Mar 20, 2024
5 min
Top training tips to prevent patellar tendonitis in runners
  • Patellar Tendinopathy
  • Prevention
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Man performing bodyweight squat as an exercise for patellar tendonitis.
Mar 20, 2024
9 min
Squat exercises for patellar tendonitis - 3 things runners should know
  • Patellar Tendinopathy
  • Pain Management
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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