Runners, are you lifting heavy enough? Try this simple test
One mistake we frequently observe runners making in the gym is using insufficient weight during exercises. Try this simple test!
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Luke Nelson
- Jul 2
- 1 min
Knee pain? Don't neglect the calves
If you are assessing knee pain, here's why you can't neglect the role of the calves.
Luke Nelson
- Jun 26
- 1 min
Why runner's don't strength train
Most runners know they should incorporate strength training into their routines, yet many still avoid it. Why is that?
Luke Nelson
- Jun 11
- 1 min
Don't ignore the kinetic chain in calf & Achilles injuries
In this blog, we discuss the importance of assessing the kinetic chain in calf & Achilles injuries
Luke Nelson
- May 27
- 1 min
Calf raises for big toe pain
For those with 1st toe pain or limited range of movement, standard calf raises can be uncomfortable. So what other options do we have?
Luke Nelson
- Aug 2, 2023
- 2 min
Can Supershoes make you prone to injury?
With the rise in popularity of carbon-plated, high-stack Supershoes, many are wondering, could these potentially lead to more injuries? The
Luke Nelson
- Jul 12, 2023
- 1 min
Big toe mobility matters for runners
Sufficient movement at the big toe joint is important for both running & walking. Why does it matter & how can you measure it?
Luke Nelson
- Jul 4, 2023
- 5 min
Can Strength Training Prevent Running Injuries?
Most of us think that strength training can potentially play a role in injury prevention, but what does the research say?
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
- Jun 26, 2023
- 1 min
Unlocking the Mystery: Understanding the Morning Agony of Tendon Pain
Achilles tendinopathy & plantar heel pain often see runners feeling aged past their years on those first few morning steps. Why is that?
Luke Nelson
- Jun 15, 2023
- 1 min
The biggest mistake runners make with strength training
Attention all runners! Let's address a common mistake many of us make when it comes to strength training: not lifting hard enough
Luke Nelson
- Nov 21, 2022
- 1 min
Best exercises for Tibialis posterior tendinopathy
Tibialis posterior tendinopathy tends to cause pain on the inside of the ankle. Here are some of our favourite exercise progressions to help
Luke Nelson
- Nov 2, 2022
- 1 min
Achilles paratenon involvement: what is it & how to fix it
The paratenon can be a cause of tendon pain, but what is it & how can it be fixed?
Luke Nelson
- Oct 28, 2022
- 2 min
Calf raises for every occasion
There are so many alternatives & modifications for this simple exercise, so here are some of our favourites & when we would use them.
Luke Nelson
- Oct 26, 2022
- 1 min
Runners: how strong is your big toe?
Your big toe plays an important role in stabilizing your foot & helps provide propulsion when running. So how's your toe strength?
Luke Nelson
- Sep 9, 2022
- 1 min
Groin pain when running? What could it be?
Groin pain when running? What could it be? In this blog, we discuss some of the things that can cause pain here.
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
- Jul 15, 2022
- 1 min
4 tips for managing ITB pain
ITB pain can often be impossible to run through when really angry. Here are our top tips for managing this condition.
Luke Nelson
- Jun 24, 2022
- 2 min
Other hip adductor exercises not to be missed
We've previously discussed the best isolation exercises for the hip adductors, so now we discuss some other compound alternatives.
Luke Nelson
- Jun 23, 2022
- 2 min
Why we love the soleus & you should too!
We love the soleus, & if you are a runner, you should tool! Here's why...
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