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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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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
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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
Bodyweight squats hold several benefits.
Nov 30, 2022
12 min
Bodyweight squats: Benefits, common mistakes, and progressions
  • Exercises
  • Therapy Approaches
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Sabrina Burkart
Sabrina Burkart
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Learn what causes running overuse injuries, what warning signs to look out for and find examples of overuse injuries in runners.
Nov 18, 2022
4 min
Unraveling overuse injuries in runners: Identifying and responding to early warning signs
  • Prevention
  • Running Injuries Prevention
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Running man wants to prevent patellar tendonitis.
Nov 5, 2022
9 min
3 Top tips to prevent patellar tendonitis
  • Knee Pain
  • Exercises
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Man performing bodyweight squat as an exercise for patellar tendonitis.
Nov 4, 2022
10 min
3 Helpful things runners should know about patellar tendonitis exercises
  • Patellar Tendinopathy
  • Pain Management
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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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
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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