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Injured? Training the opposite side & the magic of the cross-education effect
What if I told you that training your uninjured side can result in strength gains on your injured side? Enter the cross-education effect..
Luke Nelson
Sep 16, 20204 min read


Why COVID-19 is proving to be a real pain in the neck (& back), and what you can do about it!
COVID-19 has presented us with many challenges, & we are now seeing an increasing amount of neck & back pain in clinic these last few months
Luke Nelson
Sep 14, 20204 min read


How long does Achilles tendinopathy take to get better?
"How long is this going to take?" is the BIG question a lot of those suffering from Achilles tendinopathy want to know the answer to.
Luke Nelson
Sep 14, 20203 min read


Isometrics for tendinopathy: “𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦”🤕
Isometric exercises can be a useful tool to help with those suffering Achilles tendinopathy, but they aren't a cure all!
Luke Nelson
Sep 5, 20202 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 🤕
Luke Nelson
Sep 2, 20201 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?
Luke Nelson
Aug 28, 20202 min read


Isometrics exercises for Achilles tendinopathy: the why, when & how
Isometric exercises have become a popular choice for treating tendinopathy. So when & how can you perform these exercises?
Luke Nelson
Aug 26, 20203 min read


Progressive loading of the Achilles tendon
A neat study has recently been published providing a nice progression pathway for selecting exercises to gradually load the Achilles tendon
Luke Nelson
Aug 24, 20202 min read


The Achilles tendon: 3 is better than 1
The Achilles tendon, the strongest tendon in the body, is not just one tendon, but actually 3 tendons intertwined into one! Fibres...
Luke Nelson
Aug 24, 20202 min read


Support your breast friends: A search for the perfect sports bra
Boobs, bust, knockers, bazookas, melons, bosom, mammary glands…whatever you like to call them, breasts need our support when exercising.
Phoebe Henry
Aug 4, 20204 min read


The other vital sign
Unfortunately, a lot of women & girls feel uncomfortable talking about this topic, but for active women, and in fact ALL women, it is VITAL.
Phoebe Henry
Aug 4, 20203 min read


Tackling treadmill myths and misconceptions
Is running on a treadmill the same as running outdoors? In this blog we tackle the common treadmill myths & misconceptions.
Luke Nelson
Jul 24, 20205 min read


Why muscle cramps suck & what you can do about them
Why do muscles cramp? Is there more we can do other than letting it pass or getting another massage/rub down? Do salt tablets actually work?
Phoebe Henry
Jul 10, 20205 min read


Achilles pain...what could it be?
There are a number of structures that can cause Achilles pain. It's important to determine the causes to ensure successful management.
Luke Nelson
Jul 6, 20202 min read


4 tips to Optimize training around your menstrual cycle
In this blog we discuss how women can modify their exercise throughout the different phases of the menstrual cycle to maximise performance!
Phoebe Henry
Jul 3, 20205 min read


Stitches: a real pain in the side
The dreaded side stitch can strike at any time. What are “stitches”? What can you do to relieve them? And what can you do to prevent them?
Luke Nelson
Jun 9, 20203 min read


Is the weak getting STRONGER or is the strong getting WEAKER?
Comparing the function of the injured leg to the uninjured leg is commonly used to assess progress, but is this always a good comparison??
Luke Nelson
May 31, 20202 min read


COV-erload, underload, and the sweet spot: Which one are you?
In this blog we discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on physical activity with people doing too much, too little or just the right amount
Luke Nelson
May 7, 20204 min read


Twitchy calves? Could be "Tendon tremor"
Do you notice “shaking” or “twitching” in your calves while performing calf raises? It could be "tendon tremors".
Luke Nelson
May 6, 20202 min read


Top 2 tips to reduce hamstring injuries
Hamstring strains are the most common muscle injury in AFL & soccer. In this article we reveal the top 2 tip to reduce your injury risk
Luke Nelson
Apr 23, 20203 min read
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