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"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 30, 20202 min read


Best exercises for the glute muscles
We previously discussed the consequences of weakness in the lateral hip muscles, so now we discuss how to strengthen them!
Luke Nelson
Oct 28, 20202 min read


“What's the best surface to run on?”
“Should I run on grass, concrete or a treadmill?” are frequent questions asked by runners, and the answer is surprising to most...
Luke Nelson
Oct 18, 20204 min read


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


"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


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


Stitches: a real pain in the side
The dreaded side stitch can strike at any time. What are “stitches”? What can you do to relieve them? And what can you do to prevent them?
Luke Nelson
Jun 9, 20203 min read


A Beginner's Guide to Running
Looking to start running for the first time? Resuming after a long break?
In this blog we cover some of the key things to consider
Luke Nelson
Apr 1, 20205 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


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


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 30, 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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