Luke NelsonApr 281 minDifferent calf strength qualities in runnersDid you know there are different types of calf strength?
Luke NelsonMar 71 minShoe drop: what is best?Shoe drop is the difference between the midsole height at the heel versus the height at the forefoot. So which height is best?
Luke NelsonJan 211 minRunners: Choosing plyometric exercises to target the calf musclesIn this blog, we look at how plyometric exercises can target the different calf muscles
Luke NelsonJan 142 minInjured in the lead up to a race? When to back off & when to push onWhen an injured runner presents to us before a race, there is a decision to be made: Push or back off.
Luke NelsonDec 2, 20211 minThe most effective Calf & Achilles management podcastLuke recently featured on the Run Smarter podcast chatting all about his favourite muscle group: the calves!
Luke NelsonOct 4, 20211 minDoes changing running technique prevent injury?In this blog, we discuss the findings of a recent study that answered this exact question
Luke NelsonSep 7, 20211 minAvoiding the injury-reinjury cycleAre you sick of recurring injuries? The greatest risk factor for future running injury is.... previous running injury
Luke NelsonAug 17, 20211 minRunning with pain: When to run & when to restWith running injuries being so common, most of you will sustain an injury at some point, leading you to question: should you RUN or REST?
Luke NelsonMar 2, 20211 minGot a constant need to stretch during a run?Are you someone whose calves often feel tight or sore during your runs? Check out this blog to discover why
Luke NelsonJan 11, 20211 minThe strong get stronger...We've previously discussed how the long flexors of the leg (Flexor hallucis longus, Flexor digitorum longus, Tibialis posterior, Peroneus...
Luke NelsonDec 29, 20201 minFoot position & calf strengthWe've previously mentioned the benefits of varying foot positions to alter calf load.
Luke NelsonNov 27, 20204 min4 mistakes runners make with calf strainsCalf strains in runners are common, with many a runner suffering from this affliction.
Luke NelsonNov 18, 20201 min๐๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ฒ: ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ค ๐ฏ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ค?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 NelsonSep 18, 20201 minRunning training patterns & injury developmentIn this blog we explore research that found some running injuries are related to running volume, whilst others relate to running pace.
Luke NelsonOct 9, 20191 minPlyometrics after calf injuryProgression to plyometric exercises is very important for return to sport after a calf strain.
Luke NelsonOct 9, 20192 minCalf pain? Calf strain? Will โJust 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 NelsonOct 2, 20191 minHow to test your end range calf strengthIn this blog we cover the 3 tests you can perform to measure your end range calf strength.
Luke NelsonSep 22, 20191 minThe forgotten muscles of the calf....Whilst the gastrocs and soleus are the workhorses of the calf, itโs important not to neglect the other muscles of the lower leg!
Luke NelsonAug 19, 20191 min Howโs 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 NelsonJul 29, 20191 minHow can decreased calf strength contribute to knee pain?In this blog we discuss how the calf muscles can help reduce load on the knee