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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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Women needs exercise advice for her IT band syndrome.
Nov 9, 2023
13 min
The 8 best exercises for IT band syndrome to help kickstart your recovery
  • IT Band Syndrome
  • Leg 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
  • 11
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Kinesio tape for calf strain - how kinesio taps works.
Oct 19, 2023
5 min
Does kinesio tape really help for calf strain?
  • Taping
  • Calf Strain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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We discuss the benefits of icing a calf strain, if you should use ice or heat, and how long to ice calf strains for.
Oct 19, 2023
8 min
Icing your calf strain. Will it really help?
  • Calf Strain
  • Swelling
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Stretches for calf strain - why you should be careful.
Mar 20, 2024
5 min
Why we don’t recommend stretches for calf strain – What to do instead
  • Stretching
  • Pain Management
  • 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
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Forefoot running and shin splints
Aug 24, 2023
10 min
Forefoot running and shin splints: 3 reasons why a new running style may not be good
  • Shin Splints
  • Injuries
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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