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Faded feedback for running gait retraining
When learning a new skill, or changing your running gait, you will need more guidance at first, but then this feedback is gradually reduced.
Luke Nelson
Apr 29, 20211 min read


Running drills to improve your form
Running drills can be a great way to improve your running technique, and maybe even shave some precious seconds off your PB!
Luke Nelson
Apr 29, 20214 min read


Improving leg recovery during running gait
Adequate recovery of the swing leg is important as it allows for optimal foot strike placement.
Luke Nelson
Apr 27, 20211 min read


Should you change your running technique?
So we’ve previously discussed that your running technique CAN be changed, but the more important question is: SHOULD you change it?
Luke Nelson
Apr 15, 20214 min read


𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫?🤷♀️
A lot of people talk about HOW the foot lands on contact, but from the research we see it’s more important WHERE the foot lands.
Luke Nelson
Apr 13, 20212 min read


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
Apr 11, 20211 min read


Can you change running technique?
“The way you run, is the way you run” is a common statement we hear when it comes to running technique, so can you change how you run?
Luke Nelson
Apr 8, 20212 min read


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 31, 20212 min read


🙋Are running gait abnormalities associated with running injuries?🤕
Are there running gait abnormalities associated with running injuries? In this blog we discuss what the research has to say about this topic
Luke Nelson
Mar 26, 20211 min read


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 20, 20211 min read


Treating plantar fasciitis: Luke on the Australian Chiropractors Association Podcast
Luke again featured on the Australian Chiropractors Association podcast, this time chatting all things plantar heel pain (plantar fasciitis)
Luke Nelson
Mar 10, 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


Managing plantar heel pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast
Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things plantar heel pain, with some tips on how to manage it!
Luke Nelson
Jan 14, 20211 min read


Top exercises for the hip flexors
Fire up those hips: Our top exercises for the hip flexors!
Luke Nelson
Dec 16, 20202 min read


Runners: tight hip flexors? Do you need strength or stretching?
A sensation of tightness in the front of the hips is often be experienced by runners. But is it strength or stretching that is needed?
Luke Nelson
Dec 9, 20203 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


Luke on the ACA podcast: A Beginner’s Guide to Running
Luke was honoured to make a return appearance on the Australia Chiropractors Association podcast, discussing his favourite topic: running!
Luke Nelson
Nov 23, 20201 min read


Runners, introducing the hip flexors
A lot of people are surprised to hear the hip flexors mentioned as an important muscle for running. So what does this group of muscles do?
Luke Nelson
Nov 20, 20202 min read


Rotate them shoes: why using multiple pairs of shoes could save you from injury
Left, right, left, right. Running is so repetitive, so it makes sense that you should add some variety!
Luke Nelson
Nov 4, 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
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