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
- Aug 27
- 1 min
Knee-Saving Exercises for Hill Running!
Downhill running strains your knees. Strengthen your quads with these exercises to reduce patellofemoral stress and fly safely downhill!
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
- 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
- Mar 26
- 1 min
How to stop a niggle from evolving into an injury
Most runners are often carrying some nagging pains, which is often termed a niggle. So how do you stop these niggles from becoming bigger?
Luke Nelson
- Mar 1
- 1 min
Runners: Common training load errors you want to avoid
Training load errors can frequently lead to injury, so in this blog, we discuss the two most common mistakes runners make
Luke Nelson
- Jan 4
- 1 min
New Year, New Strides: our 5 top resolutions
New Year, New Strides! Ready to lace up & crush your running goals in 2024? Here are the top 5 resolutions to make it your best yet
Luke Nelson
- Dec 28, 2023
- 2 min
Calf Raises: Knee Bent vs. Knee Straight
Ever wondered how your calf raise technique can impact different muscles in the calf group? Let's explore the science in this blog
Luke Nelson
- Jul 12, 2023
- 1 min
How to improve big toe mobility
In this blog, we share some of our favourite techniques to improve big toe mobility
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 5, 2023
- 1 min
4 best exercises for ITB pain
Struggling with ITB pain during your runs? We've got you covered! Here are four exercises that will help you conquer that pesky ITB pain.
Luke Nelson
- May 24, 2023
- 1 min
Treat the runner, not just the injury
Regarding runners, it's essential to remember that we must treat the runner, not just the injury. Here's why.
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
- Apr 25, 2023
- 1 min
Every picture tells a story
Physical examination of the runner starts with observation. The appearance of the calf muscles can tell you a lot about their condition
Luke Nelson
- Apr 2, 2023
- 1 min
4 reasons why you should use multiple pairs of running shoes
In this blog, we discuss 4 reasons why you should use multiple pairs of running shoes
Luke Nelson
- Mar 21, 2023
- 1 min
Calf injuries: protect then overload
When managing calf injuries, here is an approach we often adopt to offload and then overload the injured area
Luke Nelson
- Jan 12, 2023
- 1 min
Return to running program
Looking to start running? Or perhaps missed a large chunk of time due to injury? Here's a return-to-running program that can be used.
Luke Nelson
- Jan 10, 2023
- 1 min
Is it hamstring tendinopathy? Key tests to diagnose
In this blog, we discuss some of the tests used to diagnose hamstring tendinopathy
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