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Sep 18
1 min

Running training patterns & injury development

In this blog we explore research that found some running injuries are related to running volume, whilst others relate to running pace.

Injured? Training the opposite side & the magic of the cross-education effect

Luke Nelson

Sep 16
4 min

Injured? Training the opposite side & the magic of the cross-education effect

What if I told you that training your uninjured side can result in strength gains on your injured side? Enter the cross-education effect..

Why COVID-19 is proving to be a real pain in the neck (& back), and what you can do about it!

Luke Nelson

Sep 14
4 min

Why COVID-19 is proving to be a real pain in the neck (& back), and what you can do about it!

COVID-19 has presented us with many challenges, & we are now seeing an increasing amount of neck & back pain in clinic these last few months

How long does Achilles tendinopathy take to get better?

Luke Nelson

Sep 13
3 min

How long does Achilles tendinopathy take to get better?

"How long is this going to take?" is the BIG question a lot of those suffering from Achilles tendinopathy want to know the answer to.

Isometrics for tendinopathy: “𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦”🤕⁣

Luke Nelson

Sep 5
2 min

Isometrics for tendinopathy: “𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦”🤕⁣

Isometric exercises can be a useful tool to help with those suffering Achilles tendinopathy, but they aren't a cure all!

Luke Nelson

Sep 2
1 min

"Just stop running"

Unfortunately we see many an injured runner present to us having being told to "just stop running" by their health professional 🤕⁣

Runners, what's your number? Calf strength

Luke Nelson

Aug 28
2 min

Runners, what's your number? Calf strength

Anyone following us for a while would know our love for the calf muscles, & for good reason! So how much strength do you need?

Isometrics exercises for Achilles tendinopathy: the why, when & how

Luke Nelson

Aug 26
3 min

Isometrics exercises for Achilles tendinopathy: the why, when & how

Isometric exercises have become a popular choice for treating tendinopathy. So when & how can you perform these exercises?

Progressive loading of the Achilles tendon

Luke Nelson

Aug 24
2 min

Progressive loading of the Achilles tendon

A neat study has recently been published providing a nice progression pathway for selecting exercises to gradually load the Achilles tendon

Luke Nelson

Aug 24
2 min

The Achilles tendon: 3 is better than 1

The Achilles tendon, the strongest tendon in the body, is not just one tendon, but actually 3 tendons intertwined into one! Fibres origin...

Support your breast friends: A search for the perfect sports bra

Phoebe Henry

Aug 4
4 min

Support your breast friends: A search for the perfect sports bra

Boobs, bust, knockers, bazookas, melons, bosom, mammary glands…whatever you like to call them, breasts need our support when exercising.

Phoebe Henry

Aug 4
3 min

The other vital sign

Unfortunately, a lot of women & girls feel uncomfortable talking about this topic, but for active women, and in fact ALL women, it is VITAL.

Tackling treadmill myths and misconceptions

Luke Nelson

Jul 24
5 min

Tackling treadmill myths and misconceptions

Is running on a treadmill the same as running outdoors? In this blog we tackle the common treadmill myths & misconceptions.

Why muscle cramps suck & what you can do about them

Phoebe Henry

Jul 10
5 min

Why muscle cramps suck & what you can do about them

Why do muscles cramp? Is there more we can do other than letting it pass or getting another massage/rub down? Do salt tablets actually work?

Luke Nelson

Jul 6
2 min

Achilles pain...what could it be?

There are a number of structures that can cause Achilles pain. It's important to determine the causes to ensure successful management.

4 tips to Optimize training around your menstrual cycle

Phoebe Henry

Jul 3
5 min

4 tips to Optimize training around your menstrual cycle

In this blog we discuss how women can modify their exercise throughout the different phases of the menstrual cycle to maximise performance!

Luke Nelson

Jun 9
3 min

Stitches: a real pain in the side

The dreaded side stitch can strike at any time. What are “stitches”? What can you do to relieve them? And what can you do to prevent them?

Is the weak getting STRONGER or is the strong getting WEAKER?

Luke Nelson

May 31
2 min

Is the weak getting STRONGER or is the strong getting WEAKER?

Comparing the function of the injured leg to the uninjured leg is commonly used to assess progress, but is this always a good comparison??

COV-erload, underload, and the sweet spot: Which one are you?

Luke Nelson

May 7
4 min

COV-erload, underload, and the sweet spot: Which one are you?

In this blog we discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on physical activity with people doing too much, too little or just the right amount

Twitchy calves? Could be "Tendon tremor"

Luke Nelson

May 6
2 min

Twitchy calves? Could be "Tendon tremor"

Do you notice “shaking” or “twitching” in your calves while performing calf raises? It could be "tendon tremors".

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