Knee pain? Don't neglect the calves
"Below the knee is the key!" Weak calves can contribute to knee pain. Learn how strengthening your calves can help relieve knee issues!
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Luke Nelson
- Dec 9, 2023
- 3 min
Is running bad for your knees?
Contrary to a common myth, recent research indicates running is not harmful to knees; it may boost joint health. Explore in our blog
Luke Nelson
- Jun 28, 2023
- 2 min
Increase your knee strength with a decline board
If you're looking for a simple way to ramp up the intensity & challenge your knees, look no further than the decline board!
Luke Nelson
- May 24, 2023
- 1 min
Patellar tendinopathy vs Patellofemoral pain
Today let's tackle a common dilemma: Differentiating Patellar Tendinopathy from Patellofemoral Pain!
Luke Nelson
- May 22, 2023
- 1 min
Decoding Knee Pain: Let's Unveil the Possibilities
If you've ever found yourself saying, "My knee hurts: what could it be?" you're not alone. In this blog, we cover the main causes.
Luke Nelson
- Aug 31, 2022
- 1 min
How running slow could be worsening your knee pain
New research has shed some light on the effects of running speed on patellofemoral joint loads. Could running faster be better for the knee?
Luke Nelson
- Aug 10, 2022
- 2 min
Runner's knee? How different activities load the knee
Those suffering from Runner's knee or patellofemoral pain often experience pain in day-to-day activities & other exercises.
Luke Nelson
- May 16, 2022
- 1 min
Running shoes for knee pain
Knee pain is the most common running injury, so what can you put on your feet to help?
Luke Nelson
- May 16, 2022
- 1 min
Taping for runners' knee
Taping can be useful for those with kneecap pain, patellofemoral pain or runners' knee. Here is a simple taping technique that might help!
Luke Nelson
- Jan 14, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Oct 4, 2021
- 1 min
Does changing running technique prevent injury?
In this blog, we discuss the findings of a recent study that answered this exact question
Luke Nelson
- Sep 7, 2021
- 1 min
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
- Aug 17, 2021
- 1 min
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 3, 2021
- 1 min
Single leg sit to stand test: feel the quad burn
Single leg sit to stand test: how many can you do? The sit to stand test is a good assessment for single-leg strength, especially the quads!
Luke Nelson
- Jun 28, 2021
- 3 min
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
- May 20, 2021
- 1 min
4 tips for running with ITB pain
ITB pain need not stop you from running. Here are 4 quick tips to help keep you pounding the pavement: ✅Slightly increase your step width...
Luke Nelson
- Apr 11, 2021
- 1 min
ITB pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast
Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things Iliotibial band pain (ITB), with some tips on how to manage
Luke Nelson
- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
How Running technique may help ITB pain
Running gait retraining can be useful in the management of ITB pain. In this blog, we discuss some of the strategies that can be used
Luke Nelson
- Mar 20, 2021
- 1 min
Runner's knee: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast
Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things Runners's knee & giving his top 4 tips to manage!
Luke Nelson
- Mar 17, 2021
- 1 min
Is it normal for my knee to click & pop?
"Is it normal for knees to make clicks & popping noises?" is a question we are often asked. So in this blog, we discuss "noisy knees".
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