2 Calf Raise Essentials for a Stronger Achilles Tendon
In this blog we discuss the two essentials when performing calf raises to develop a strong Achilles tendon
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Luke Nelson
- Jul 30
- 1 min
Posterior ankle impingement: what is it & how to diagnose it?
Posterior ankle impingement is an important cause of posterior ankle pain, that we see frequently misdiagnosed as Achilles tendon pain
Luke Nelson
- Jul 16
- 1 min
The Stairway to strong calves & Achilles
Stair climbs are a fantastic early exercise for calf & Achilles injuries. They help develop muscle recruitment and prepare for plyometrics
Luke Nelson
- Nov 2, 2023
- 1 min
The best way to fix your tight calves
Do your calves tense up or ache during your runs? If you're quick to assume stretching is the answer, you might want to reconsider.
Luke Nelson
- Jan 22, 2022
- 1 min
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
- 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
- Jun 2, 2021
- 1 min
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
- Mar 3, 2021
- 1 min
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
- Nov 18, 2020
- 1 min
𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲: 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐯𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤?
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 3, 2020
- 1 min
Is my Achilles tendon going to snap?
I’m just scared that I might rupture a tendon” is a common fear in those suffering with Achilles' tendinopathy, but how common is it?
Luke Nelson
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
"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
- Aug 28, 2020
- 2 min
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?
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