Running loads your Achilles, but there are better ways to build strong Achilles tendons

New study reveals key insights into calf strength in kids & teens

In this blog we discuss the two essentials when performing calf raises to develop a strong Achilles tendon

Posterior ankle impingement is an important cause of posterior ankle pain, that we see frequently misdiagnosed as Achilles tendon pain

Stair climbs are a fantastic early exercise for calf & Achilles injuries. They help develop muscle recruitment and prepare for plyometrics

Don't underestimate technique in calf strength testing!

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

Do your calves tense up or ache during your runs? If you're quick to assume stretching is the answer, you might want to reconsider.

Achilles tendinopathy & plantar heel pain often see runners feeling aged past their years on those first few morning steps. Why is that?

In this blog we discuss the biggest mistake we see runners make with calf & Achilles injuries

In this blog, we discuss our top 6 tips to improve the strength of the calf muscles

The paratenon can be a cause of tendon pain, but what is it & how can it be fixed?

There are so many alternatives & modifications for this simple exercise, so here are some of our favourites & when we would use them.

In this blog, we discuss exercises to target the outer (lateral) calf muscles

Injury or weakness to the calf muscles can necessitate specific exercises to target the relevant muscles.

The calf serves an important role in running & change of direction, so rehab for calf & Achilles injuries must take this into consideration

We love the soleus, & if you are a runner, you should tool! Here's why...

Did you know there are different types of calf strength?

In this blog, we look at how plyometric exercises can target the different calf muscles

When an injured runner presents to us before a race, there is a decision to be made: Push or back off.