Calf Strength in Kids & Teenagers
New study reveals key insights into calf strength in kids & teens
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Luke Nelson
Aug 292 min read
2 Calf Raise Essentials for a Stronger Achilles Tendon
In this blog we discuss the two essentials when performing calf raises to develop a strong Achilles tendon
Luke Nelson
Jul 301 min read
Posterior ankle impingement: what is it & how to diagnose it?
Posterior ankle impingement is an important cause of posterior ankle pain, that we see frequently misdiagnosed as Achilles tendon pain
Luke Nelson
Jul 161 min read
The Stairway to strong calves & Achilles
Stair climbs are a fantastic early exercise for calf & Achilles injuries. They help develop muscle recruitment and prepare for plyometrics
Luke Nelson
May 272 min read
Technique matters when testing your calf strength
Don't underestimate technique in calf strength testing!
Luke Nelson
Feb 132 min read
Stiff, tight calves? Two tests to assess
Stiff, tight calves? Here are a couple of tests that we use to assess calf flexibility & how we use them.
Luke Nelson
Nov 2, 20231 min read
The best way to fix your tight calves
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.
Luke Nelson
Jun 26, 20231 min read
Unlocking the Mystery: Understanding the Morning Agony of Tendon Pain
Achilles tendinopathy & plantar heel pain often see runners feeling aged past their years on those first few morning steps. Why is that?
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
Jan 17, 20231 min read
Our 6 tips for strong calves
In this blog, we discuss our top 6 tips to improve the strength of the calf muscles
Luke Nelson
Nov 2, 20221 min read
Achilles paratenon involvement: what is it & how to fix it
The paratenon can be a cause of tendon pain, but what is it & how can it be fixed?
Luke Nelson
Oct 28, 20222 min read
Calf raises for every occasion
There are so many alternatives & modifications for this simple exercise, so here are some of our favourites & when we would use them.
Luke Nelson
Aug 18, 20221 min read
Exercises to target the outer calf muscles
In this blog, we discuss exercises to target the outer (lateral) calf muscles
Luke Nelson
Aug 10, 20221 min read
Exercises to target the inner (medial) calf muscles
Injury or weakness to the calf muscles can necessitate specific exercises to target the relevant muscles.
Luke Nelson
Aug 1, 20221 min read
Calf strain & Achilles: don’t forget horizontal & lateral forces! 💥
The calf serves an important role in running & change of direction, so rehab for calf & Achilles injuries must take this into consideration
Luke Nelson
Jun 23, 20222 min read
Why we love the soleus & you should too!
We love the soleus, & if you are a runner, you should tool! Here's why...
Luke Nelson
Apr 28, 20221 min read
Different calf strength qualities in runners
Did you know there are different types of calf strength?
Luke Nelson
Jan 22, 20221 min read
Runners: Choosing plyometric exercises to target the calf muscles
In this blog, we look at how plyometric exercises can target the different calf muscles
Luke Nelson
Jan 14, 20222 min read
Injured in the lead up to a race? When to back off & when to push on
When an injured runner presents to us before a race, there is a decision to be made: Push or back off.
Luke Nelson
Oct 4, 20211 min read
Does changing running technique prevent injury?
In this blog, we discuss the findings of a recent study that answered this exact question
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