Luke Nelson3 days ago1 minRunning shoes for knee painKnee pain is the most common running injury, so what can you put on your feet to help?
Luke Nelson3 days ago1 minTaping for runners' kneeTaping can be useful for those with kneecap pain, patellofemoral pain or runners' knee. Here is a simple taping technique that might help!
Luke Nelson3 days ago1 min3 tips for shin splintsOtherwise known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), this condition is relatively common in runners & can be quite incapacitating.
Luke NelsonApr 281 minDifferent calf strength qualities in runnersDid you know there are different types of calf strength?
Luke NelsonApr 192 minWhat is the number ONE risk factor for running injury?Is it shoes? Running surfaces? Training loads? In this blog, we discuss the most often cited factor contributing to running injuries.
Luke NelsonMar 252 minShoe rocker: what is it & who is it useful for?Rockered soles are increasingly been used in shoes today, but what do they do, and who are they suited for?
Luke NelsonMar 71 minShoe drop: what is best?Shoe drop is the difference between the midsole height at the heel versus the height at the forefoot. So which height is best?
Luke NelsonFeb 141 minLuke appears on the Stronger Stride podcastLuke recently appeared on the Stronger Stride podcast where he discussed all things hip-related
Luke NelsonFeb 141 minLuke appears on the Journal Club podcastLuke recently featured on Randall Cooper's Journal Club podcast discussing an important study on monitoring training load in runners
Luke NelsonFeb 31 minToe holes in shoes? How to prevent themRepetitive pressure & rubbing from your big or little toe may cause small holes to appear on the upper of your shoes, what does this mean?
Luke NelsonJan 211 minRunners: Choosing plyometric exercises to target the calf musclesIn this blog, we look at how plyometric exercises can target the different calf muscles
Luke NelsonJan 183 minReturning to exercise after COVID-19With COVID now running rampant in Australia, many are facing time spent laid up at home. So once able, how should you return to exercise?
Luke NelsonJan 142 minInjured in the lead up to a race? When to back off & when to push onWhen an injured runner presents to us before a race, there is a decision to be made: Push or back off.
Luke NelsonJan 32 minRunners: how strong are your hips?Hip strength is important for runners, so here are our top 4 tests to perform at home to see how you measure up!
Luke NelsonDec 20, 20211 minHow hard do our muscles work when we run?This exact question was answered in a 2012 study by Tim Dorn, & is often quoted by many within running, including ourselves! What they...
Luke NelsonDec 2, 20211 minThe most effective Calf & Achilles management podcastLuke recently featured on the Run Smarter podcast chatting all about his favourite muscle group: the calves!
Luke NelsonNov 25, 20212 minTaper time! Our top tips to maximize your pre-race preparationYou’ve done the work (hopefully!), the race is near, so it’s taper time! Here are our top tips to get the most out of your taper!
Luke NelsonNov 16, 20212 minIs running bad for the hips?We should all know by now that running does NOT lead to wear & tear of the knees. But what about the hip joints?
Luke NelsonOct 28, 20211 minUP, UP & Away: Tips for running uphillUP, UP & Away: Tips for running uphill Nothing brings a collective sigh amongst a group of runners like a steep hill ahead. So here are...
Luke NelsonOct 14, 20212 minAnkle bracing vs taping: which is better?Ankle sprains are the most common lower limb musculoskeletal injury in sports. Taping & bracing are often recommended, which is best?