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Solving the mystery of pain

John Gay — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:26 +0000

Strength coach and corrective manual therapist Jesse Prescott explains how understanding the brain/body connection is the key to overcoming injuries and pain

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Is your running cadence leading to stress fractures?

Cameron Ormond — Thu, 15 May 2025 21:04:13 +0000

Studies point to slow turnover as a likely culprit for these common running injuries

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How running shoe insoles might keep illness away

Keeley Milne — Thu, 01 May 2025 17:34:10 +0000

Newly developed insoles could help detect injuries, imbalances and even diseases like Parkinson's

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Stop stretching your hip flexors–try these strength moves instead

Cameron Ormond — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:54:29 +0000

Runners often mistake soreness for tightness–but what they really need is more strength and power

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Runners: jump more, run faster

Cameron Ormond — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:22:03 +0000

Plyometrics will help you score a personal best (and keep you bullet-proof)

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Two quick fixes to prevent injuries forever

Keeley Milne — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:43:09 +0000

A recent study suggests these two form fixes can keep your stride pain-free

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3 easy exercises to help you avoid hamstring pain for good

Marley Dickinson — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:57:32 +0000

There's nothing worse than trying to run or do a workout with sore hamstrings, but incorporating these exercises will ensure you never feel that pain again

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3 exercises to never sprain your ankle again

Marley Dickinson — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:54:16 +0000

Toronto-based physiotherapist David London demonstrates three easy strength exercises to say goodbye to ankle sprains

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IT band syndrome: how to prevent it (or get rid of it)

Keeley Milne — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:33:58 +0000

Take proactive measures and strengthen the muscles around your IT band

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