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Is running good for your back?
Does running lead to increased wear & tear of the back? We delve into this question in this blog!
Luke Nelson
Oct 16, 20202 min read


Runners, what’s your number? Lateral hip strength
We've previously discussed the importance of lateral hip strength for runners, but what is normal & how can we assess it?
Luke Nelson
Oct 14, 20202 min read


Is it the Achilles tendon?
Here are 2 simple questions that can help confirm if you are dealing with Achilles tendinopathy.
Luke Nelson
Oct 6, 20201 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.
Luke Nelson
Oct 5, 20202 min read


🙋 Do Your Hips Drop When You Run? Does It Mean Weak Hip Muscles? 🍑
If your hips drop when you run, does it mean you have weak lateral hip muscles?
Luke Nelson
Oct 5, 20203 min read


Runners, introducing the glutes
Runners, let me introduce you to the glutes: what they do, & what can go wrong when they don't play their role!
Luke Nelson
Oct 1, 20203 min read


Running training patterns & injury development
In this blog we explore research that found some running injuries are related to running volume, whilst others relate to running pace.
Luke Nelson
Sep 18, 20201 min read


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?
Luke Nelson
Jul 10, 20206 min read
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