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![Single leg sit to stand test: feel the quad burn](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gXANAQS5U0o/maxresdefault.jpg)
Luke Nelson
Aug 3, 20211 min read
Single leg sit to stand test: feel the quad burn
Single leg sit to stand test: how many can you do? The sit to stand test is a good assessment for single-leg strength, especially the quads!
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Luke Nelson
Jun 24, 20211 min read
2 tips for front of shin pain
Runners, struggling with pain in the front of your shin? Here are two tips to help!
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Luke Nelson
May 20, 20211 min read
4 tips for running with ITB pain
ITB pain need not stop you from running. Here are 4 quick tips to help keep you pounding the pavement: ✅Slightly increase your step width...
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Luke Nelson
Apr 27, 20211 min read
Improving leg recovery during running gait
Adequate recovery of the swing leg is important as it allows for optimal foot strike placement.
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![ITB pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_36e90044d72b440696792f4d15bf591a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/748bee_36e90044d72b440696792f4d15bf591a~mv2.webp)
Luke Nelson
Apr 11, 20211 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
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Luke Nelson
Mar 17, 20211 min read
Is it normal for my knee to click & pop?
"Is it normal for knees to make clicks & popping noises?" is a question we are often asked. So in this blog, we discuss "noisy knees".
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Luke Nelson
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Plantar heel pain: to stretch or strengthen?
Suffering from plantar heel pain? In this blog, we discuss stretching & strengthening & which option might be better suited to you!
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Luke Nelson
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Toe pain? Taping for a plantar plate injury
Toe pain stopping you in your tracks? In this video, we cover a useful taping technique, which can be performed at home to provide relief
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Luke Nelson
Dec 29, 20201 min read
Foot position & calf strength
We've previously mentioned the benefits of varying foot positions to alter calf load.
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Luke Nelson
Oct 6, 20201 min read
Is it the Achilles tendon?
Here are 2 simple questions that can help confirm if you are dealing with Achilles tendinopathy.
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Luke Nelson
Oct 5, 20202 min read
Up & Down: Increased vertical oscillation
Are you a runner that can be heard a mile away pounding the pavement? Chances are, you may possess an increased vertical oscillation.
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Luke Nelson
Sep 2, 20201 min read
"Just stop running"
Unfortunately we see many an injured runner present to us having being told to "just stop running" by their health professional 🤕
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![Runners, what's your number? Calf strength](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_ca04a0f10b3f4ed5b92aab2ea806f7d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/748bee_ca04a0f10b3f4ed5b92aab2ea806f7d5~mv2.webp)
Luke Nelson
Aug 28, 20202 min read
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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