Identifying different types of pain

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Since the onset of Covid-19, many patients seeking help from sports physicians have revealed that they are running more frequently, or faster, or on slopes as they became fitter over time.

In their enthusiasm, some complained of pain in their knees, shins, heels and feet, forcing them to stop temporarily to recuperate.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on December 06, 2020, with the headline Identifying different types of pain. Subscribe