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Is the weak getting STRONGER or is the strong getting WEAKER?
Comparing the function of the injured leg to the uninjured leg is commonly used to assess progress, but is this always a good comparison??
Luke Nelson
May 31, 20202 min read


COV-erload, underload, and the sweet spot: Which one are you?
In this blog we discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on physical activity with people doing too much, too little or just the right amount
Luke Nelson
May 7, 20204 min read

Make Working from Home, Work For You
In these unprecedented times, many find themselves working from home. In this blog we cover our top tips to stay healthy!
Luke Nelson
Apr 22, 20202 min read


The dreaded DOMS...
Most of us have experienced dreaded muscle soreness the day after a hard workout. What is it? And what can you do to treat & prevent it?
Phoebe Henry
Mar 11, 20204 min read

Recovery strategies – fads or functional?
Ice baths, foam rolling, sports drinks & meditation are some of the more common strategies used as recovery, but are they backed by science?
Phoebe Henry
Feb 7, 20206 min read


When should I start rehab after an injury?
We will often get patients asking: “I’m injured, when should I come in to see you?”, & the reply more often than not is “NOW!”. Why is this?
Luke Nelson
Dec 20, 20191 min read


Exercisers: what should you do over the Christmas break to be ready for 2020?
So let’s begin by saying that the answer is NOT to consume endless servings of turkey & Christmas pudding, drink copious amounts of alcohol,
Luke Nelson
Dec 9, 20193 min read


A Health & High Performance Chiropractic Christmas: Santa needs help!
Can the team at Health & High Performance save Christmas?
Luke Nelson
Dec 9, 20192 min read


Stress Less! How to de-stress
I’m sure at one point you’ve been told to "stress less", but how can you do this?
Phoebe Henry
Nov 7, 20193 min read


Highlights from the recent Sports Medicine Australia conference 2019
Here is just a taste of some of the gems from the annual Sports Medicine Australia conference, 23-26th October 2019 in Twin Waters.
Luke Nelson
Nov 3, 20198 min read

When the going gets tough...smile?
How can doing this simple thing help you run faster? Kipchoge recently demonstrated this technique when he broke 2 hours in the marathon!
Luke Nelson
Oct 16, 20191 min read


Cricket bowlers: WHY you should be recording your bowling load and HOW to do it!
In this article we discuss the WHY & HOW of recording bowling loads, PLUS a FREE spreadsheet to use.
Luke Nelson
Sep 30, 20193 min read

To stretch or not to stretch?
There is considerable debate about whether you should stretch before exercise. In this blog, we discuss the key points in this debate.
Luke Nelson
Sep 9, 20194 min read


Snow sports: are you ready to take on the slopes?
Planning on hitting the slopes this winter? Are you worried about feeling too sore after a few runs? Read on to prepare you for the snow!
Luke Nelson
Jun 13, 20195 min read

Should you exercise when sick?
As the cold & flu season is upon us, unfortunately, many of us will get sick, leaving us to ponder "Should I rest or train when unwell?"
Luke Nelson
Jun 13, 20192 min read


Sleep to Perform: How to improve your sleep
Following from our previous blog on why sleep matters, this blog we cover ways to improve your sleep.
Luke Nelson
Jun 4, 20193 min read


Sleep to Perform: why does sleep matter?
Why do we sleep? How do we measure it? How much is normal & what are the effects on health & performance if you don't get enough?
Luke Nelson
Jun 1, 20196 min read


Luke featured on the BackChat Podcast on Running injuries
Luke featured on not one but TWO episodes of the BackChat podcast, discussing his favorite topic: running & running injuries.
Luke Nelson
May 6, 20191 min read
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