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Highlights from the recent Sports Medicine Australia conference 2019
Here is just a taste of some of the gems from the annual Sports Medicine Australia conference, 23-26th October 2019 in Twin Waters.
Luke Nelson
Nov 3, 20198 min read


When the going gets tough...smile?
How can doing this simple thing help you run faster? Kipchoge recently demonstrated this technique when he broke 2 hours in the marathon!
Luke Nelson
Oct 16, 20191 min read


Calf pulses- pump it up!
Pulses are a great intermediate exercise to help transition from calf raises to jumping/hopping and can be useful for rehabilitation
Luke Nelson
Oct 11, 20191 min read


Plyometrics after calf injury
Progression to plyometric exercises is very important for return to sport after a calf strain.
Luke Nelson
Oct 9, 20191 min read


Calf pain? Calf strain? Will “Just a few calf raises" fix it?
Injured your calf? Calf tightness? Think a few simple body weight calf raises will get you sorted? Think again!
Luke Nelson
Oct 9, 20192 min read


How to test your end range calf strength
In this blog we cover the 3 tests you can perform to measure your end range calf strength.
Luke Nelson
Oct 2, 20191 min read


Cricket bowlers: WHY you should be recording your bowling load and HOW to do it!
In this article we discuss the WHY & HOW of recording bowling loads, PLUS a FREE spreadsheet to use.
Luke Nelson
Sep 30, 20193 min read


Calf raise to fatigue test: feel the burn!
The Single leg calf raise test is a simple way to assess your calf strength at home. In this blog we discuss how to perform & normal results
Luke Nelson
Sep 27, 20191 min read


Backwards running: more than just looking funny?
Whilst some may think backwards running serves no purpose other than having a laugh, there is actually research of potential benefits
Luke Nelson
Sep 27, 20192 min read


The forgotten muscles of the calf....
Whilst the gastrocs and soleus are the workhorses of the calf, it’s important not to neglect the other muscles of the lower leg!
Luke Nelson
Sep 22, 20191 min read


Calf strain? When can you return to running?
Injured your calf & wondering when & how to resume running? In this article we discuss the steps you need to fulfill
Luke Nelson
Sep 18, 20192 min read


Luke features on the ACA podcast chatting all things hamstring injuries
Luke recently sat down with Australian Chiro Association president Anthony Coxon, to talk all things hamstring injuries on the ACA podcast
Luke Nelson
Sep 16, 20191 min read


Are clicky & noisy knees normal?
Does you knee click or making grinding noises? Is this normal?
Luke Nelson
Sep 15, 20191 min read


To stretch or not to stretch?
There is considerable debate about whether you should stretch before exercise. In this blog, we discuss the key points in this debate.
Luke Nelson
Sep 9, 20194 min read


What does the look of your calves say about you?
The appearance of your calf muscles can tell you a lot about your function. Learn about the 4 different types of calf muscles.
Luke Nelson
Aug 21, 20191 min read


How’s your end range calf strength?
End range calf strength can be a reflection of adequate soleus muscle strength. In this blog we discuss how to test & then how to strengthen
Luke Nelson
Aug 19, 20191 min read


Can you exercise with pain?
Recent injury? Managing an old injury? Want to keep training but unsure if the pain you’re experiencing is okay? Read more here
Phoebe Henry
Aug 14, 20193 min read


Knee pain? How to modify exercises & continue to train
Suffering from knee pain? You don't need to stop everything! Here are some great alternative exercises to keep you going in the gym
Luke Nelson
Aug 7, 20191 min read


How can decreased calf strength contribute to knee pain?
In this blog we discuss how the calf muscles can help reduce load on the knee
Luke Nelson
Jul 29, 20191 min read


Knee pain? How changing your running technique may help
Running gait retraining can be a useful treatment for those suffering from runner's knee & patellofemoral pain.
Luke Nelson
Jul 29, 20192 min read
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