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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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Icing for Calve strain
Dec 22, 2021
7 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
Nov 25, 2021
10 min
Why we don’t recommend stretches for calf strain
  • Stretching
  • Pain Management
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Insoles for Shin Splints
Oct 19, 2021
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
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Forefoot running and shin splints
Oct 13, 2021
10 min
Forefoot running and shin splints: 3 reasons why a new running style may not be good
  • Shin Splints
  • Injuries
  • 2
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Exercises for Shin splints
Aug 18, 2021
3 min
Shin Splints: A step-by-step exercise treatment plan for runners
  • Shin Splints
  • Leg Pain
  • 2
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Exercises for Calf strain injuries
Aug 16, 2021
1 min
A runner’s guide to calf strain injury: Part 2 – Exercise plan
  • Pain Management
  • Exercises
  • 7
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Calf strain injury
Aug 16, 2021
9 min
A runner’s guide to calf strain injury: Part 1
  • Pain Management
  • Calf Strain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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