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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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Let us explain the difference between heel spur and plantar fasciitis.
Nov 28, 2023
8 min
Heel spur vs. plantar fasciitis: What’s the difference and how to treat it
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Injuries
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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
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
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Questions about plantar fasciitis
Sep 20, 2023
12 min
9 Questions runners with plantar fasciitis want answered
  • Foot Pain
  • Fascia
  • 1
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Surgery for plantar fasciitis
Oct 11, 2023
12 min
Surgery for plantar fasciitis: What you need to know
  • Fascia
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • 2
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Stretching the plantar fascia
Apr 19, 2023
8 min
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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Learn why the calf raises exercise is one of the best strengthening exercises for the plantar fascia and how they help plantar fasciitis.
Nov 28, 2023
6 min
Plantar fascia strengthening - Calf raises for plantar fasciitis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Foot Pain
  • 7
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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