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Learn more about running injuries, how to treat and prevent them. All articles are evidence-based and written by licensed physiotherapists.
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Man holding his knee because of patellar tendonitis pain.
Mar 20, 2024
10 min
Patellar tendonitis pain - Treatment and running advice
  • Patellar Tendinopathy
  • Knee Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Learn how to decide if you can run with gluteal tendinopathy.
Mar 20, 2024
5 min
Gluteal tendinopathy – Can I still walk, run, swim, and cycle?
  • Gluteal Tendinopathy
  • Tendons
  • 4
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Running can cause and worsen plantar fasciitis.
Apr 17, 2024
8 min
Running and plantar fasciitis - your questions answered
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Foot Pain
  • 4
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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A runner with quadriceps tendonitis doing exercises and wondering what to avoid.
Mar 20, 2024
7 min
Quadriceps tendonitis exercises to avoid (and what runners should focus on instead)
  • Quadriceps Tendinopathy
  • Exercises
  • 6
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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
  • 2
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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
  • 4
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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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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