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Lower-Body Injuries

Lower Body Injuries

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My Calves Hurt and My Feet Went Numb. Here’s How I Got Back to Running After a Debilitating Injury.

By Ashley Tysiac

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Runner’s Knee? Here are Some Possible Solutions.

by Mallory Creveling, CPT

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How to Build Ankle Stiffness for Injury-Free Speed

By Henry Abbott

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Nike x Hyperice Hyperboot is Now Available

By Jeff Dengate and Aly Ellis

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Common Muscle Weaknesses That Lead to Running Pain

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The Best QL Stretches and Exercises

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6 Lower Back Exercises to Prevent Pain

by Dr. Jordan Metzl and Runner's World Editors

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How to Avoid an Achilles Injury

By Laurel Leicht

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A Runner’s Guide to Treating Lower Back Pain

By The Runner's World Editors

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Runner's Knee

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Swap Miles for Strength to Prevent Injury

By Matt Rudisill

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The Secret Solution to Knee Pain While Running

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5 Knee Exercises for Runners

By Danielle Zickl

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How to Treat Tight Quads from Running

Hip Injuries

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Stress Fracture Warning Signs Runners Should Know

By Jenessa Connor

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5 Signs You Have Weak Glutes

By Caitlin Carlson

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This 30-Second Test Can Help a Runner’s Hips

By Matt Rudisill

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Everything You Need to Know About Hip Pain

by Dr. Cathy Fieseler and Oct 7, 2021.

Plantar Fasciitis

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The Best Exercises for Lower-Leg Stabilizers

By Laurel Leicht

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7 Exercises to Help Nix Plantar Fasciitis Pain

By Laurel Leicht

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What You Need to Know About Plantar Fasciitis

The Runner’s World Editors

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Beating Plantar Fasciitis: What Works Fastest?

By Morgan Petruny

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14 Effective Exercises for Hip Pain

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Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis

By Caitlin Carlson

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What Your Knee Pain Means—And What to Do About It

By Laurel Leicht

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8 Lower Back Exercises to Support Your Run

By Mallory Creveling, CPT

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Achy Hips? It’s Time to Focus on the Iliacus

By Natascha Grief, NASM-CPT, -CES, -CNC, -BCS, -SFC

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Camille Herron On Super Shoes: “Feel Like Bricks!”

By Kells McPhillips

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Should You Wear a Knee Brace While Running?

By Emily Shiffer

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5 Reasons You Feel Pain on the Top of Your Foot

By Kiera Carter

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Why Your Achilles Might Always Hurt

By Elizabeth Millard

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Total-Body Pull Workout to Improve Posture

By Jenessa Connor

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How to Prevent and Treat Achilles Pain

Runner's World Editors

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Watch How to Rehab an Achilles Injury

By Jeff Dengate