Tendons don’t adapt to just any load. They adapt to the right strain. This blog breaks down the Berlin Protocol, the mechanobiology behind it, and how personalised tendon loading can improve rehab outcomes while reducing risk.

Poor sleep isn’t just about feeling tired: it’s linked to higher running injury risk. Here’s what the latest research shows.

If you’re a runner in your 40s, 50s or beyond and feel like injuries are “just part of getting older”, this one’s for you. Age itself is rarely the real cause of breakdown. The real issue is how training load interacts with changing tissue capacity. In this blog, I unpack why masters runners get injured despite doing “normal” training, and how smarter load management and strength work can keep you running for decades.

Think running is enough to build strong bones? Think again. In this blog, we unpack why running falls short for bone health, what makes bones truly adapt, and the exercises every runner should be doing to stay strong and injury-free.

Runners: Want to hold strong through the final miles of your race? A new study shows that adding just 2 strength sessions per week for 10 weeks can help you finish strong.

Two Must-Do Exercises for Hamstring Tendinopathy

Think all Achilles tendon issues are the same? Think again! Learn all about the 3 distinct subgroups of Achilles tendinopathy patients & individualising treatment

Overstriding hurts performance and raises injury risk. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how the "Shin Test" checks your form fast!

Don’t Let Hills Take Your Knees Downhill! Sudden elevation changes stress your knees—track training loads to prevent pain.

Got calf pain? 🦵 From strains to nerve issues, uncover the common causes & learn how to manage them for a faster recovery!

Discover how shoe drop & cushioning can serve as therapy for runners, helping to redistribute load & manage foot, ankle, or knee injuries

"Below the knee is the key!" Weak calves can contribute to knee pain. Learn how strengthening your calves can help relieve knee issues!

In this blog, we discuss the importance of assessing the kinetic chain in calf & Achilles injuries

Medial tibial stress syndrome is a common cause of shin pain. Here are 4 simple signs to diagnose with almost perfect reliability

Most runners are often carrying some nagging pains, which is often termed a niggle. So how do you stop these niggles from becoming bigger?

What are you doing in the 23 other hours of the day? How non-running load can lead to injury

Training load errors can frequently lead to injury, so in this blog, we discuss the two most common mistakes runners make

Runners benefit from strength training, but timing matters. Wait for the right moment to incorporate it into your routine. Here's when.

Stiff, tight calves? Here are a couple of tests that we use to assess calf flexibility & how we use them.

Contrary to a common myth, recent research indicates running is not harmful to knees; it may boost joint health. Explore in our blog