Just a simple ankle sprain? Testing ankle capacity
Just a simple ankle sprain? Ankle sprains are the most recurrent sporting injury. Here are key tests to measure return to function.
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Luke Nelson
Nov 30, 20231 min read
Up the ante on those arches
Strong feet are important for runners to absorb impact forces and efficiently propel us forward, here's one way to strengthen them!
Luke Nelson
Feb 3, 20231 min read
Biggest mistake runners make with a calf or Achilles injury
In this blog we discuss the biggest mistake we see runners make with calf & Achilles injuries
Luke Nelson
Nov 21, 20221 min read
Best exercises for Tibialis posterior tendinopathy
Tibialis posterior tendinopathy tends to cause pain on the inside of the ankle. Here are some of our favourite exercise progressions to help
Luke Nelson
Sep 2, 20212 min read
Rehab exercises for hamstring tendinopathy
Rehab exercises should form the cornerstone of the treatment of hamstring tendinopathy. In this blog, we cover some exercise options
Luke Nelson
Jul 24, 20211 min read
4 strength qualities needed by runners: how do you measure up?
There are multiple qualities of strength we look for in runners, the results of which help dictate management.
Luke Nelson
Nov 18, 20201 min read
𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲: 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐯𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤?
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
Oct 30, 20202 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 1, 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
Sep 18, 20201 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 16, 20204 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
Oct 2, 20191 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
Aug 19, 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
Phoebe Henry
Aug 14, 20193 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
Luke Nelson
Aug 7, 20191 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
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