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Tendons connect muscles to bones. Common running injuries include tendonitis or tendinopathy, and ruptures. Read about the anatomy of tendons and how they heal.
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Woman needs exercise advice for her IT band syndrome.
Nov 9, 2023
13 min
The 8 best exercises for IT band syndrome to help kickstart your recovery
  • IT Band Syndrome
  • Knee Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Learn what causes patellar tendonitis in runners, what the typical symptoms are, what treatments work best and how long patellar tendonitis recovery takes.
Mar 20, 2024
12 min
Patellar tendonitis: The comprehensive guide all runners need to read
  • Patellar Tendinopathy
  • Knee Pain
  • 7
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Ankle Sprains: The Types, Causes, and Best Treatments
Oct 11, 2023
15 min
Ankle sprains: The types, causes, and best treatments
  • Ankle Sprain
  • Foot Pain
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Man holding his injured Achilles tendon
Oct 5, 2023
6 min
How do tendons heal?
  • Injuries
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Ibuprofen anti-inflammatory medication
Oct 5, 2023
5 min
Do anti-inflammatories (like ibuprofen) help healing?
  • Injuries
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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