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Learn why your back hurts when you run and if you can continue running.
Oct 15, 2026
5 min
Lower back pain when running? Why it happens and how to fix it
  • Lower back pain
  • Back pain
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
The ball curl exercise for rehab of hamstring strains.
Oct 15, 2026
5 min
Hamstring strain rehab: Exercises to restore your strength and control
  • Hamstring strain
  • Exercises
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
You must be careful when stretching a pulled hamstring.
Oct 15, 2026
6 min
How to stretch a pulled hamstring safely (and what else can help)
  • Hamstring strain
  • Stretching
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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Man holding his heel wondering if he has a heel spur or plantar fasciitis.
Oct 15, 2026
8 min
Heel spur vs. plantar fasciitis: What’s the difference and how to treat it
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Foot pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Stretches for patellofemoral pain syndrome
Oct 15, 2026
5 min
The 5 best patellofemoral pain syndrome stretches to support your recovery
  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome
  • Exercises
  • 5
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
KT taping for knee injuries in runners
Oct 15, 2026
4 min
Master KT taping techniques for 3 common knee injuries in runners
  • Taping
  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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How to prevent Achilles tendonitis
Oct 15, 2026
13 min
Our 6 top tips for preventing Achilles tendonitis in runners
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Running injuries prevention
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Icing for Achilles tendonitis - When and how to ice your Achilles tendon.
Oct 15, 2026
7 min
Does Achilles tendonitis icing work? Your top questions answered
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Pain management
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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  • Ankle sprain
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  • Meniscus tear
  • Orthotics
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