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Calf strain & Achilles: don’t forget horizontal & lateral forces! 💥
The calf serves an important role in running & change of direction, so rehab for calf & Achilles injuries must take this into consideration
Luke Nelson
Aug 1, 20221 min read


Why we love the soleus & you should too!
We love the soleus, & if you are a runner, you should tool! Here's why...
Luke Nelson
Jun 23, 20222 min read


Different calf strength qualities in runners
Did you know there are different types of calf strength?
Luke Nelson
Apr 28, 20221 min read


Runners: Choosing plyometric exercises to target the calf muscles
In this blog, we look at how plyometric exercises can target the different calf muscles
Luke Nelson
Jan 22, 20221 min read


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


The most effective Calf & Achilles management podcast
Luke recently featured on the Run Smarter podcast chatting all about his favourite muscle group: the calves!
Luke Nelson
Dec 2, 20211 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


Foot position & calf strength
We've previously mentioned the benefits of varying foot positions to alter calf load.
Luke Nelson
Dec 29, 20201 min read


4 mistakes runners make with calf strains
Calf strains in runners are common, with many a runner suffering from this affliction.
Luke Nelson
Nov 27, 20204 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


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


When should I start rehab after an injury?
We will often get patients asking: “I’m injured, when should I come in to see you?”, & the reply more often than not is “NOW!”. Why is this?
Luke Nelson
Dec 20, 20191 min read


Calf pulses- pump it up!
Pulses are a great intermediate exercise to help transition from calf raises to jumping/hopping and can be useful for rehabilitation
Luke Nelson
Oct 11, 20191 min read
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