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Knee pain is a common symptom affecting many runners. It can have many causes and each cause will require a slightly different treatment approach. Learn about the most common knee injuries in runners, how to diagnose them, and what treatments work best.
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A runner with a painful knee because of patellar tendonitis. Learn what causes it and how runners can best treat patellar tendonitis.
Oct 7, 2022
13 min
Patellar tendonitis: The comprehensive guide all runners need to read
  • Knee Pain
  • Tendons
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Runner's knee pain
Nov 18, 2021
10 min
What is runner’s knee, can it cause permanent damage and how to get rid of it?
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Knee Pain
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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Learn how cortisone or steroid injections work for meniscus tears and why you should sometimes avoid them.
Oct 19, 2021
9 min
Will a cortisone (steroid) injection help my meniscus tear?
  • Symptoms
  • Knee Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
What knee braces work best for meniscus tears and when should you wear them?
Oct 19, 2021
10 min
Knee braces for meniscus tears: Your top questions answered
  • Therapy approaches
  • Orthotics
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Acupuncture for meniscus tears
Oct 19, 2021
10 min
Acupuncture for meniscus tears: A natural way to support your rehabilitation
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Knee Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Exercises for a sprained knee - learn what works best and why.
Aug 31, 2021
6 min
Exercises for a sprained knee – What, when, and why?
  • Therapy approaches
  • Exercises
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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