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Learn more about running injuries, how to self-manage and to prevent them. All articles are evidence-based and written by licensed physical therapists.
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Learn what plantar fasciitis feels like.
Mar 20, 2024
9 min
Other conditions can feel similar to Plantar Fasciitis - Here's how to tell the difference
  • Foot Pain
  • Plantar Fasciitis
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Achilles tendonitis treatment in runners.
Apr 20, 2024
16 min
Achilles tendonitis in runners: Causes, symptoms, treatments, and recovery times
  • Injuries
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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Man holding his injured Achilles tendon
Apr 21, 2024
6 min
How do tendons heal?
  • Anatomy
  • Tendons
  • 5
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
How long a pulled muscle takes to heal depends on the severity and what tissue is injured.
Apr 18, 2024
3 min
How long does a pulled muscle take to heal?
  • Hamstring Strain
  • Calf Strain
  • 6
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Ibuprofen anti-inflammatory medication
Apr 21, 2024
5 min
Do anti-inflammatories (like ibuprofen) help healing?
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Hamstring Strain
  • 17
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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Icing as part of the PRICE method to treat acute injuries.
Apr 18, 2024
6 min
How to use the PRICE method to treat acute injuries
  • Therapy Approaches
  • Pain Management
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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  • Ankle Sprain
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  • Meniscus Tear
  • Orthotics
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