Achilles tendinopathy

Luke Nelson

Sep 262 min read

Calf Strength in Kids & Teenagers

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

2 Calf Raise Essentials for a Stronger Achilles Tendon

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

Posterior ankle impingement: what is it & how to diagnose it?

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

The Stairway to strong calves & Achilles

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

Technique matters when testing your calf strength

Luke Nelson

May 272 min read

Technique matters when testing your calf strength

Don't underestimate technique in calf strength testing!

Stiff, tight calves? Two tests to assess

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.

Unlocking the Mystery: Understanding the Morning Agony of Tendon Pain

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?

Biggest mistake runners make with a calf or Achilles injury

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

Achilles paratenon involvement: what is it & how to fix it

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.

Exercises to target the outer calf muscles

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

Exercises to target the inner (medial) 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.

Calf strain & Achilles: don’t forget horizontal & lateral forces! 💥

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

Why we love the soleus & you should too!

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...

Different calf strength qualities in runners

Luke Nelson

Apr 28, 20221 min read

Different calf strength qualities in runners

Did you know there are different types of calf strength?

Runners: Choosing plyometric exercises to target the calf muscles

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

Injured in the lead up to a race? When to back off & when to push on

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.

Does changing running technique prevent injury?

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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