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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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What causes Achilles pain when running and can you continue?
Nov 9, 2023
10 min
Running with Achilles pain: Figuring out if it’s right for you (and what to do if it's not)
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Injuries
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Icing for Achilles tendonitis - When and how to ice your Achilles tendon.
Nov 9, 2023
7 min
Does Achilles tendonitis icing work? Your top questions answered
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Pain Management
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
The best exercises for Achilles tendonitis are calf raises.
Mar 20, 2024
9 min
How to tailor your calf raise exercises for Achilles tendonitis
  • Injuries
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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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.
Mar 20, 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.
Nov 13, 2023
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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Man with IT band syndrome sitting on the ground.
Nov 9, 2023
10 min
Iliotibial band syndrome in runners: What you need to know to help you recover faster
  • IT Band Syndrome
  • Knee Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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