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Tendons connect muscles to bones. Common running injuries include tendonitis or tendinopathy, and ruptures. Read about the anatomy of tendons and how they heal.
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Man with IT band syndrome sitting on the ground.
Dec 20, 2022
10 min
Iliotibial band syndrome in runners: What you need to know to help you recover faster
  • Knee Pain
  • Leg Pain
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Women needs exercise advice for her IT band syndrome.
Dec 19, 2022
13 min
The 8 best exercises for IT band syndrome to help kickstart your recovery
  • Leg Pain
  • Knee Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Man holding his knee because of patellar tendonitis pain.
Nov 2, 2022
11 min
Effective pain management for patellar tendonitis: What runners should know
  • Pain Management
  • Knee Pain
  • 7
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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A runner with a painful knee because of patellar tendonitis. Learn what causes it and how runners can best treat patellar tendonitis.
Oct 7, 2022
13 min
Patellar tendonitis: The comprehensive guide all runners need to read
  • Knee Pain
  • Symptoms
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Ankle Sprains: The Types, Causes, and Best Treatments
Jul 6, 2022
15 min
Ankle sprains: The types, causes, and best treatments
  • Ankle Sprain
  • Foot Pain
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Stretches for achilles tendinopathy/tendonitis
Jul 21, 2021
5 min
Stretches for Achilles tendonitis / tendinopathy
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Foot Pain
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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Achilles tendonitis treatment
Jul 20, 2021
7 min
Achilles tendonitis: Causes, treatment, and prevention
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Pain Management
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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