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Hamstring strains or tears are common in runners, especially sprinters. Learn about the most common causes, how long recovery takes, and what treatments work best.
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How to get back into running after injury.
Sep 30, 2024
5 min
Safely getting back to running after injury — 7 essential tips
  • Running injury prevention
  • Prevention
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
The ball curl exercise for rehab of hamstring strains.
Apr 18, 2024
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.
Apr 18, 2024
6 min
How to stretch a pulled hamstring safely (and what else can help)
  • Hamstring strain
  • Injuries
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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How to handle painful injury flare-ups
Sep 4, 2024
5 min
How to handle painful injury flare-ups
  • Pain management
  • Achilles tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
How long a pulled muscle takes to heal depends on the severity and what tissue is injured.
Apr 18, 2024
3 min
How long does a pulled muscle take to heal?
  • Hamstring strain
  • Calf strain
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Ibuprofen anti-inflammatory medication
Sep 4, 2024
5 min
Do anti-inflammatories (like ibuprofen) help healing?
  • Injuries
  • Achilles tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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Icing as part of the price method to treat acute injuries
Apr 18, 2024
6 min
How to use the PRICE method to treat acute injuries
  • Therapy approaches
  • Pain management
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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