Injury

From Walk to Run: Comparing Loads Across Walking, Cycling, Elliptical, and Running

Luke Nelson

4 days ago2 min read

From Walk to Run: Comparing Loads Across Walking, Cycling, Elliptical, and Running

Walking, running, cycling, or elliptical—which puts the most load on your joints? Discover the numbers & optimize your training!

Luke Nelson

4 days ago2 min read

Tissue Recovery Timelines

Different tissues = different recovery times! Learn how to train smarter by syncing your loading strategies with recovery needs

Runners: Common training load errors you want to avoid

Luke Nelson

Mar 11 min read

Runners: Common training load errors you want to avoid

Training load errors can frequently lead to injury, so in this blog, we discuss the two most common mistakes runners make

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

Runners: 4 tips to stay injury-free in the New Year

Luke Nelson

Jan 4, 20231 min read

Runners: 4 tips to stay injury-free in the New Year

Many runners have a New Years' resolution to have an injury-free year, so here are our top 4 tips to make this happen!

Luke Nelson

Aug 18, 20222 min read

Leg length discrepancy and injury

In this blog, we answer the question if leg length differences contribute to injury

Runner's knee? How different activities load the knee

Luke Nelson

Aug 10, 20222 min read

Runner's knee? How different activities load the knee

Those suffering from Runner's knee or patellofemoral pain often experience pain in day-to-day activities & other exercises.

Luke Nelson

May 16, 20221 min read

3 tips for shin splints

Otherwise known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), this condition is relatively common in runners & can be quite incapacitating.

What is the number ONE risk factor for running injury?

Luke Nelson

Apr 19, 20222 min read

What is the number ONE risk factor for running injury?

Is it shoes? Running surfaces? Training loads? In this blog, we discuss the most often cited factor contributing to running injuries.

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

Luke Nelson

Jan 18, 20223 min read

Returning to exercise after COVID-19

With COVID now running rampant in Australia, many are facing time spent laid up at home. So once able, how should you return to exercise?

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.

Luke Nelson

Jan 3, 20222 min read

Runners: how strong are your hips?

Hip strength is important for runners, so here are our top 4 tests to perform at home to see how you measure up!

Luke Nelson

Oct 5, 20211 min read

Ankle sprain podcast

Rolled ankle? Tweaked ankle? Ankle sprains are the most common lower limb musculoskeletal injury suffered by those playing sports

Trang Nguyen

Sep 26, 20212 min read

Should you warm up before running?

So you've laced up the runners, & are ready to go. But before taking that first step, do you need to "Warm-up", do some stretches?

Why we love the Bulgarian Split Squat for runners

Luke Nelson

Sep 14, 20212 min read

Why we love the Bulgarian Split Squat for runners

Also, know as a rear leg elevated split squat, this exercise is a beauty for runners. Why?

Luke Nelson

Sep 7, 20211 min read

Avoiding the injury-reinjury cycle

Are you sick of recurring injuries? The greatest risk factor for future running injury is.... previous running injury

Rehab exercises for hamstring tendinopathy

Luke Nelson

Sep 2, 20212 min read

Rehab exercises for hamstring tendinopathy

Rehab exercises should form the cornerstone of the treatment of hamstring tendinopathy. In this blog, we cover some exercise options

Hamstring tendinopathy: How's your strength?

Luke Nelson

Sep 2, 20211 min read

Hamstring tendinopathy: How's your strength?

Strength deficits in the hamstrings are often seen in those with hamstring tendinopathy. In this blog, we discuss strength testing.

When should you get a scan? A real life case study

Trang Nguyen

Aug 29, 20214 min read

When should you get a scan? A real life case study

The decision to get a scan is a complex one, in this blog, we discuss some of the factors that should be considered

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