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Pain is one of the most common symptoms associate with running injuries. Read about the causes of pain, what it can tell you about your injury, and how to best manage your pain.
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Learn how and why insoles and orthotics can help plantar fasciitis.
Apr 17, 2024
10 min
Orthotics and insoles for plantar fasciitis: Do they help, and are they worth it?
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Orthotics
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Kinesio tape for calf strain - how kinesio taps works.
Oct 19, 2023
5 min
Does kinesio tape really help for calf strain?
  • Taping
  • Calf Strain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
We discuss the benefits of icing a calf strain, if you should use ice or heat, and how long to ice calf strains for.
Oct 19, 2023
8 min
Icing your calf strain. Will it really help?
  • Calf Strain
  • Swelling
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Foot exercise for plantar fasciitis recovery.
Apr 17, 2024
7 min
Foot exercises for plantar fasciitis - Optimizing strength and control
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Foot Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Stretches for calf strain - why you should be careful.
Mar 20, 2024
5 min
Why we don’t recommend stretches for calf strain – What to do instead
  • Stretching
  • Pain Management
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Learn how cortisone or steroid injections work for meniscus tears and why you should sometimes avoid them.
Mar 20, 2024
9 min
Will a cortisone (steroid) injection help my meniscus tear?
  • Symptoms
  • Knee Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Acupuncture for meniscus tears
Apr 18, 2024
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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Top categories
  • Ankle Sprain
  • Calf Strain
  • Exercises
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Orthotics
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Shin Splints
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