Luke NelsonJun 111 min readDon't ignore the kinetic chain in calf & Achilles injuriesIn this blog, we discuss the importance of assessing the kinetic chain in calf & Achilles injuries
Luke NelsonMay 271 min readCalf raises for big toe painFor those with 1st toe pain or limited range of movement, standard calf raises can be uncomfortable. So what other options do we have?
Luke NelsonApr 25, 20231 min readEvery picture tells a storyPhysical examination of the runner starts with observation. The appearance of the calf muscles can tell you a lot about their condition
Luke NelsonMar 1, 20231 min read6 rules when returning to running from a calf injuryHere are 6 tips to help you make a successful return to running after a calf injury!
Luke NelsonJan 17, 20231 min readOur 6 tips for strong calvesIn this blog, we discuss our top 6 tips to improve the strength of the calf muscles
Luke NelsonOct 28, 20222 min readCalf raises for every occasionThere are so many alternatives & modifications for this simple exercise, so here are some of our favourites & when we would use them.
Luke NelsonAug 18, 20221 min readExercises to target the outer calf musclesIn this blog, we discuss exercises to target the outer (lateral) calf muscles
Luke NelsonAug 10, 20221 min readExercises to target the inner (medial) calf musclesInjury or weakness to the calf muscles can necessitate specific exercises to target the relevant muscles.
Luke NelsonJun 23, 20222 min readWhy we love the soleus & you should too!We love the soleus, & if you are a runner, you should tool! Here's why...
Luke NelsonJan 22, 20221 min readRunners: Choosing plyometric exercises to target the calf musclesIn this blog, we look at how plyometric exercises can target the different calf muscles