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Learn about the most common running injuries, their symptoms, treatment options, and the anatomy of affected areas. All articles are evidence-based and include practical tips.
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Learn why your back hurts when you run and if you can continue running.
Apr 18, 2024
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.
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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Let us explain the difference between heel spur and plantar fasciitis.
Apr 17, 2024
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
Stretches for patellofemoral pain syndrome
Apr 25, 2024
5 min
The 5 best patellofemoral pain syndrome stretches to support your recovery
  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome
  • Stretching
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
How to prevent Achilles tendonitis
Apr 20, 2024
13 min
Our 6 top tips for preventing Achilles tendonitis in runners
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Running injury prevention
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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  • Ankle sprain
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  • Meniscus tear
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