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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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Foot exercise for plantar fasciitis recovery.
Apr 17, 2024
7 min
Foot exercises for plantar fasciitis - Optimizing strength and control
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Foot Pain
  • 7
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Stretches for calf strain - why you should be careful.
Mar 20, 2024
5 min
Why we don’t recommend stretches for calf strain – What to do instead
  • Stretching
  • Pain Management
  • 7
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Patellofemoral pain syndrome causes, symptoms and treatment.
Apr 18, 2024
12 min
Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Treat the cause, not the symptoms
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Pain Management
  • 4
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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Balance exercises for knee injuries
Mar 20, 2024
2 min
Balance exercises for knee injuries - Benefits and common pitfalls
  • Knee Pain
  • Exercises
  • 5
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Insoles for Shin Splints
Apr 16, 2024
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
Learn how cortisone or steroid injections work for meniscus tears and why you should sometimes avoid them.
Mar 20, 2024
9 min
Will a cortisone (steroid) injection help my meniscus tear?
  • Symptoms
  • Knee Pain
  • 5
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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What knee braces work best for meniscus tears and when should you wear them?
Mar 20, 2024
10 min
Knee braces for meniscus tears: Your top questions answered
  • Symptoms
  • Knee Pain
  • 4
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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  • Ankle Sprain
  • Calf Strain
  • Exercises
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Orthotics
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Shin Splints
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