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Injured in the lead up to a race? When to back off & when to push on
When an injured runner presents to us before a race, there is a decision to be made: Push or back off.
Luke Nelson
Jan 14, 20222 min read


Does changing running technique prevent injury?
In this blog, we discuss the findings of a recent study that answered this exact question
Luke Nelson
Oct 4, 20211 min read


Avoiding the injury-reinjury cycle
Are you sick of recurring injuries? The greatest risk factor for future running injury is.... previous running injury
Luke Nelson
Sep 7, 20211 min read


Running with pain: When to run & when to rest
With running injuries being so common, most of you will sustain an injury at some point, leading you to question: should you RUN or REST?
Luke Nelson
Aug 17, 20211 min read


What running shoe is best for you?
"What running shoe do I need?" is a common question asked of us. In this blog, we cover the key things to help you find the perfect shoe!
Luke Nelson
Jun 28, 20213 min read


3 tips for the perfect pogo
Pogo jumps are one of our favourite plyometric exercises for runners. Here are our 3 tips for perfect pogos.
Luke Nelson
Jun 2, 20211 min read


Got a constant need to stretch during a run?
Are you someone whose calves often feel tight or sore during your runs? Check out this blog to discover why
Luke Nelson
Mar 3, 20211 min read


The strong get stronger...
We've previously discussed how the long flexors of the leg (Flexor hallucis longus, Flexor digitorum longus, Tibialis posterior, Peroneus...
Luke Nelson
Jan 11, 20211 min read


๐๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ฒ: ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ค ๐ฏ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ค?
We often compare left versus right when dealing with a one-sided injury, but what if the other side is never strong to begin with?
Luke Nelson
Nov 18, 20201 min read


Is my Achilles tendon going to snap?
Iโm just scared that I might rupture a tendonโ is a common fear in those suffering with Achilles' tendinopathy, but how common is it?
Luke Nelson
Nov 3, 20201 min read


"Why is my Achilles tendon so thick?"
This is a question often posed to us by those that are either currently experiencing Achilles tendinopathy, or may have in the past.
Luke Nelson
Oct 30, 20202 min read


Is it the Achilles tendon?
Here are 2 simple questions that can help confirm if you are dealing with Achilles tendinopathy.
Luke Nelson
Oct 6, 20201 min read


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.
Luke Nelson
Sep 14, 20203 min read


Isometrics for tendinopathy: โ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ข ๐ณ๐ช๐ต๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ฑ๐ข๐ด๐ด๐ข๐จ๐ฆโ๐คโฃ
Isometric exercises can be a useful tool to help with those suffering Achilles tendinopathy, but they aren't a cure all!
Luke Nelson
Sep 5, 20202 min read


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?
Luke Nelson
Aug 28, 20202 min read


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?
Luke Nelson
Aug 26, 20203 min read


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, 20202 min read


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...
Luke Nelson
Aug 24, 20202 min read


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.
Luke Nelson
Jul 6, 20202 min read


Twitchy calves? Could be "Tendon tremor"
Do you notice โshakingโ or โtwitchingโ in your calves while performing calf raises? It could be "tendon tremors".
Luke Nelson
May 6, 20202 min read
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