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Fascia is connective tissue that surrounds all the structures in your body (cells, nerves, blood vessels, muscles, bones etc.). Learn how it might be affected by running injuries and what you can do about it.
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Running can cause and worsen plantar fasciitis.
Jan 31, 2024
8 min
Running and plantar fasciitis - your questions answered
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Foot Pain
  • 4
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Let us explain the difference between heel spur and plantar fasciitis.
Jan 31, 2024
8 min
Heel spur vs. plantar fasciitis: What’s the difference and how to treat it
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Injuries
  • 4
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Man with IT band syndrome sitting on the ground.
Nov 9, 2023
10 min
Iliotibial band syndrome in runners: What you need to know to help you recover faster
  • IT Band Syndrome
  • Knee Pain
  • 5
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Woman needs exercise advice for her IT band syndrome.
Nov 9, 2023
13 min
The 8 best exercises for IT band syndrome to help kickstart your recovery
  • IT Band Syndrome
  • Knee Pain
  • 8
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Questions about plantar fasciitis
Jan 31, 2024
13 min
Plantar fasciitis - Your questions answered
  • Foot Pain
  • Fascia
  • 4
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Surgery for plantar fasciitis
Jan 31, 2024
12 min
Surgery for plantar fasciitis: What you need to know
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Fascia
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Stretching the plantar fascia
Mar 20, 2024
2 min
5 Stretches for plantar fasciitis: What to do, how to do them, and why they work
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Foot Pain
  • 7
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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