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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!
Luke Nelson
Feb 10, 20212 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
Luke Nelson
Feb 5, 20211 min read


"Is it a heel spur?"
This is a question we often get asked by those suffering from heel pain, so in this blog, we will discuss the role that heel spurs play
Luke Nelson
Feb 3, 20214 min read


Taping for a painful fat pad
In this video, we cover a useful taping technique for a painful fat pad, which can be performed at home.
Luke Nelson
Jan 29, 20211 min read


Managing plantar heel pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast
Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things plantar heel pain, with some tips on how to manage it!
Luke Nelson
Jan 14, 20211 min read


The strong get stronger...
We've previously discussed how the long flexors of the leg (Flexor hallucis longus, Flexor digitorum longus, Tibialis posterior, Peroneus...
Luke Nelson
Jan 11, 20211 min read


Taping for plantar heel pain
In this video, we cover a useful taping for plantar heel pain or plantar fasciitis, that can be performed at home.
Luke Nelson
Dec 30, 20201 min read


Foot position & calf strength
We've previously mentioned the benefits of varying foot positions to alter calf load.
Luke Nelson
Dec 29, 20201 min read


Top exercises for the hip flexors
Fire up those hips: Our top exercises for the hip flexors!
Luke Nelson
Dec 16, 20202 min read


Runners: tight hip flexors? Do you need strength or stretching?
A sensation of tightness in the front of the hips is often be experienced by runners. But is it strength or stretching that is needed?
Luke Nelson
Dec 9, 20203 min read


Should you exercise on a hangover?
Should you "sweat out" a hangover? Read on as we discuss our top 6 tips for exercising with a hangover.
Luke Nelson
Dec 4, 20203 min read


4 mistakes runners make with calf strains
Calf strains in runners are common, with many a runner suffering from this affliction.
Luke Nelson
Nov 27, 20204 min read


Luke on the ACA podcast: A Beginnerโs Guide to Running
Luke was honoured to make a return appearance on the Australia Chiropractors Association podcast, discussing his favourite topic: running!
Luke Nelson
Nov 23, 20201 min read


Runners, introducing the hip flexors
A lot of people are surprised to hear the hip flexors mentioned as an important muscle for running. So what does this group of muscles do?
Luke Nelson
Nov 20, 20202 min read


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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 18, 20201 min read


Rotate them shoes: why using multiple pairs of shoes could save you from injury
Left, right, left, right. Running is so repetitive, so it makes sense that you should add some variety!
Luke Nelson
Nov 3, 20201 min read


Is my Achilles tendon going to snap?
Iโm just scared that I might rupture a tendonโ is a common fear in those suffering with Achilles' tendinopathy, but how common is it?
Luke Nelson
Nov 3, 20201 min read


"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
Oct 30, 20202 min read


Best exercises for the glute muscles
We previously discussed the consequences of weakness in the lateral hip muscles, so now we discuss how to strengthen them!
Luke Nelson
Oct 28, 20202 min read


โWhat's the best surface to run on?โ
โShould I run on grass, concrete or a treadmill?โ are frequent questions asked by runners, and the answer is surprising to most...
Luke Nelson
Oct 18, 20204 min read
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