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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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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
Balance exercises for knee injuries
Mar 20, 2024
2 min
Balance exercises for knee injuries - Benefits and common pitfalls
  • Knee Pain
  • Exercises
  • 5
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Insoles for Shin Splints
Feb 6, 2024
8 min
Can insoles help with shin splints? (and how to choose the right ones)
  • Shin Splints
  • Leg Pain
  • 6
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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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
  • 5
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
What knee braces work best for meniscus tears and when should you wear them?
Mar 20, 2024
10 min
Knee braces for meniscus tears: Your top questions answered
  • Therapy Approaches
  • Orthotics
  • 4
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Acupuncture for meniscus tears
Jan 4, 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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Compression sleeves for calf strain
Mar 20, 2024
14 min
Compression sleeves for calf strain: What you need to know
  • Orthotics
  • Calf Strain
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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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