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Knee pain is a common symptom affecting many runners. It can have many causes and each cause will require a slightly different treatment approach. Learn about the most common knee injuries in runners, how to diagnose them, and what treatments work best.
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Learn how to prevent overuse running injuries.
Aug 26, 2024
7 min
Preventing overuse injuries: How to run without getting hurt
  • Prevention
  • Running injuries prevention
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Man performing bodyweight squat as an exercise for patellar tendonitis.
Jun 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
Learn what causes patellar tendonitis in runners, what the typical symptoms are, what treatments work best and how long patellar tendonitis recovery takes.
Mar 20, 2024
12 min
Patellar tendonitis: The comprehensive guide all runners need to read
  • Patellar tendinopathy
  • Knee pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome causes, symptoms and treatment.
Apr 18, 2024
12 min
Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Treat the cause, not the symptoms
  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome
  • Pain management
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Balance exercises for knee injuries
Sep 4, 2024
2 min
Balance exercises for knee injuries - Benefits and common pitfalls
  • Knee pain
  • Exercises
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Learn how cortisone or steroid injections work for meniscus tears and why you should sometimes avoid them.
Mar 20, 2024
9 min
Will a cortisone (steroid) injection help my meniscus tear?
  • Symptoms
  • Knee pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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What knee braces work best for meniscus tears and when should you wear them?
Sep 4, 2024
10 min
Knee braces for meniscus tears: Your top questions answered
  • Symptoms
  • Knee pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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