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Running Is NOT the Best Activity for Building Strong Achilles Tendons 🤔
Running loads your Achilles, but there are better ways to build strong Achilles tendons
Luke Nelson
Feb 112 min read

🦶 Don’t Neglect the Feet for Calf & Achilles Injuries! 🦶
Strong calves & Achilles start from the ground up! Don't overlook your feet—proper foot function is key to injury prevention & performance
Luke Nelson
Nov 12, 20242 min read

Is Full Range of Motion Important for Calf Strength?
Want bigger, stronger calves? It’s not just about going full range-going deep in calf raises might be the secret to max muscle growth!
Luke Nelson
Oct 15, 20242 min read

Pain in the Calf? Common Causes Explained
Got calf pain? 🦵 From strains to nerve issues, uncover the common causes & learn how to manage them for a faster recovery!
Luke Nelson
Oct 10, 20242 min read

Calf Strength in Kids & Teenagers
New study reveals key insights into calf strength in kids & teens
Luke Nelson
Sep 26, 20242 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
Aug 29, 20242 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
Jul 16, 20241 min read

Knee pain? Don't neglect the calves
"Below the knee is the key!" Weak calves can contribute to knee pain. Learn how strengthening your calves can help relieve knee issues!
Luke Nelson
Jul 2, 20242 min read

Technique matters when testing your calf strength
Don't underestimate technique in calf strength testing!
Luke Nelson
May 27, 20242 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
Feb 13, 20242 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
Nov 2, 20231 min read

Every picture tells a story
Physical examination of the runner starts with observation. The appearance of the calf muscles can tell you a lot about their condition
Luke Nelson
Apr 25, 20231 min read

Calf injuries: protect then overload
When managing calf injuries, here is an approach we often adopt to offload and then overload the injured area
Luke Nelson
Mar 21, 20231 min read


6 rules when returning to running from a calf injury
Here are 6 tips to help you make a successful return to running after a calf injury!
Luke Nelson
Mar 1, 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
Feb 3, 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
Jan 17, 20231 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
Oct 28, 20222 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 18, 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 10, 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
Aug 1, 20221 min read
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