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 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!
Trang NguyenSep 30, 20211 minDo you need to get sore after strength training?There's a general belief that DOMs is a good indicator of a 'successful' gym session. But is this true?
Trang NguyenAug 29, 20214 minTendon stiffness: what is it and why is it important for runners?In this blog, we discuss what tendon stiffness is, & why it's important for runners
Luke NelsonJul 24, 20211 min4 strength qualities needed by runners: how do you measure up?There are multiple qualities of strength we look for in runners, the results of which help dictate management.
Luke NelsonJun 14, 20211 minThe benefits of nappingNapping can be a great way to catch up on lost sleep from the night before & can provide numerous health benefits
Luke NelsonDec 4, 20203 minShould you exercise on a hangover?Should you "sweat out" a hangover? Read on as we discuss our top 6 tips for exercising with a hangover.
Luke NelsonSep 16, 20204 minInjured? Training the opposite side & the magic of the cross-education effectWhat if I told you that training your uninjured side can result in strength gains on your injured side? Enter the cross-education effect..
Luke NelsonSep 14, 20204 minWhy 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
-Aug 4, 20204 minSupport your breast friends: A search for the perfect sports braBoobs, bust, knockers, bazookas, melons, bosom, mammary glands…whatever you like to call them, breasts need our support when exercising.
-Aug 4, 20203 minThe other vital signUnfortunately, a lot of women & girls feel uncomfortable talking about this topic, but for active women, and in fact ALL women, it is VITAL.
-Jul 10, 20205 minWhy muscle cramps suck & what you can do about themWhy 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?
-Jul 3, 20205 min4 tips to Optimize training around your menstrual cycleIn this blog we discuss how women can modify their exercise throughout the different phases of the menstrual cycle to maximise performance!
Luke NelsonJun 9, 20203 minStitches: a real pain in the sideThe 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?
Luke NelsonMay 31, 20202 minIs 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??
Luke NelsonMay 7, 20204 minCOV-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
Luke NelsonApr 22, 20202 minMake Working from Home, Work For YouIn these unprecedented times, many find themselves working from home. In this blog we cover our top tips to stay healthy!
-Mar 11, 20204 minThe dreaded DOMS...Most of us have experienced dreaded muscle soreness the day after a hard workout. What is it? And what can you do to treat & prevent it?
-Feb 6, 20206 minRecovery strategies – fads or functional?Ice baths, foam rolling, sports drinks & meditation are some of the more common strategies used as recovery, but are they backed by science?
Luke NelsonDec 20, 20191 minWhen 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?