Stretching
Stretching can be a useful treatment for some running injuries but make others feel worse. In these articles we discuss when stretching may be appropriate, how to do it for best effect, and why it should sometimes be avoided.
Oct 21, 2024
6 min
How to stretch a pulled hamstring safely (and what else can help)
- Hamstring strain
- Injuries
- 2+
Maryke Louw
Oct 13, 2024
5 min
The 5 best patellofemoral pain syndrome stretches to support your recovery
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Stretching
- 5+
Maryke Louw
Oct 21, 2024
2 min
5 Stretches for plantar fasciitis: What to do, how to do them, and why they work
- Plantar fasciitis
- Foot pain
- 7+
Kim Van Deventer
Oct 21, 2024
5 min
Why we don’t recommend stretches for calf strain – What to do instead
- Stretching
- Pain management
- 7+
Kim Van Deventer
Oct 21, 2024
8 min
Achilles tendonitis stretches not helping? Find out why (and 3 effective alternatives to try instead)
- Injuries
- Achilles tendinopathy
- 6+
Maryke Louw
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