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Learn more about running injuries, how to self-manage and prevent them. All articles are evidence-based and written by licensed physical therapists.
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Running training tips from Hendrik Pfeiffer
May 7, 2024
13 min
Six training tips from marathon champion Hendrik Pfeiffer
  • Training
  • Running injuries prevention
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Hendrik Pfeiffer winning the Hannover Marathon 2022
Hendrik Pfeiffer
Some exercises can actually make your IT band syndrome feel worse.
Apr 24, 2024
5 min
IT band syndrome exercises to avoid (and what runners should focus on instead)
  • IT band syndrome
  • Exercises
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Man holding his knee because of patellar tendonitis pain.
Mar 20, 2024
10 min
Patellar tendonitis pain - Treatment and running advice
  • Patellar tendinopathy
  • Pain management
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Learn how to decide if you can run with gluteal tendinopathy.
Aug 21, 2024
5 min
Gluteal tendinopathy – Can I still walk, run, swim, and cycle?
  • Gluteal tendinopathy
  • Hip pain
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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
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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
  • Knee pain
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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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
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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  • Ankle sprain
  • Calf strain
  • Exercises
  • Meniscus tear
  • Orthotics
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Shin splints
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