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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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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
  • 2
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Let us explain the difference between heel spur and plantar fasciitis.
Apr 17, 2024
8 min
Heel spur vs. plantar fasciitis: What’s the difference and how to treat it
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Injuries
  • 4
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Stretches for patellofemoral pain syndrome
Apr 25, 2024
5 min
The 5 best patellofemoral pain syndrome stretches to support your recovery
  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome
  • Stretching
  • 5
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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KT taping for knee injuries in runners
Apr 25, 2024
4 min
Master KT taping techniques for 3 common knee injuries in runners
  • Taping
  • Swelling
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
How to prevent Achilles tendonitis
Apr 20, 2024
13 min
Our 6 top tips for preventing Achilles tendonitis in runners
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Running injury prevention
  • 2
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome causes, symptoms and treatment.
Apr 18, 2024
12 min
Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Treat the cause, not the symptoms
  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome
  • Pain management
  • 4
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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  • Ankle sprain
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