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Hamstring tendinopathy & Running technique

Luke Nelson

Aug 23, 20211 min read

Hamstring tendinopathy & Running technique

In this blog we discuss some of the running technique changes that can help relieve hamstring tendinopathy.

Running with pain: When to run & when to rest

Luke Nelson

Aug 17, 20211 min read

Running with pain: When to run & when to rest

With running injuries being so common, most of you will sustain an injury at some point, leading you to question: should you RUN or REST?

Angry hamstring tendon? Give these isometric exercises a go!

Luke Nelson

Aug 15, 20211 min read

Angry hamstring tendon? Give these isometric exercises a go!

For irritable tendons, isometric exercises can be useful to reduce pain. In this blog, we cover some of the exercises that can be used.

Luke Nelson

Aug 9, 20211 min read

Hamstring tendinopathy podcast

Afflicting runners, walkers, gym-goers & even non-exercisers, this condition can get so bad that exercising & even sitting can be painful.

Single leg bridge to fatigue: how's your hamstring strength?

Luke Nelson

Aug 7, 20211 min read

Single leg bridge to fatigue: how's your hamstring strength?

The single-leg bridge endurance test is a great test to assess posterior chain strength endurance & for return to play post hamstring strain

Single leg sit to stand test: feel the quad burn

Luke Nelson

Aug 3, 20211 min read

Single leg sit to stand test: feel the quad burn

Single leg sit to stand test: how many can you do? The sit to stand test is a good assessment for single-leg strength, especially the quads!

4 strength qualities needed by runners: how do you measure up?

Luke Nelson

Jul 24, 20211 min read

4 strength qualities needed by runners: how do you measure up?

There are multiple qualities of strength we look for in runners, the results of which help dictate management.

Luke Nelson

Jul 8, 20212 min read

Shoe lacing for runners

Wide foot? Top of foot pain? Big toe pain? In this blog, we cover our top 5 lacing techniques for runners.

Luke Nelson

Jun 28, 20213 min read

What running shoe is best for you?

"What running shoe do I need?" is a common question asked of us. In this blog, we cover the key things to help you find the perfect shoe!

Luke Nelson

Jun 14, 20211 min read

Shin pain podcast

Shin pain is common in runners, and is often given the name “shin splints”. In this podcast, Luke discusses how to manage this condition.

Luke Nelson

Jun 10, 20213 min read

4 tips for running with shin pain

Shin pain is common in runners, in this blog we cover our top 4 tips to keep you running!

Luke Nelson

Jun 7, 20211 min read

“Shin splints” what could it be?

Shin splints is the label often given for shin pain, but there are a number of things that can cause pain in the shin.

Luke Nelson

Jun 1, 20211 min read

Sometimes you need to stop running

So sometimes you may actually need to stop running. But when?

ITB pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast

Luke Nelson

Apr 11, 20211 min read

ITB pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast

Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things Iliotibial band pain (ITB), with some tips on how to manage

Managing plantar heel pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast

Luke Nelson

Jan 14, 20211 min read

Managing plantar heel pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast

Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things plantar heel pain, with some tips on how to manage it!

4 mistakes runners make with calf strains

Luke Nelson

Nov 27, 20204 min read

4 mistakes runners make with calf strains

Calf strains in runners are common, with many a runner suffering from this affliction.

Rotate them shoes: why using multiple pairs of shoes could save you from injury

Luke Nelson

Nov 4, 20201 min read

Rotate them shoes: why using multiple pairs of shoes could save you from injury

Left, right, left, right. Running is so repetitive, so it makes sense that you should add some variety!

Luke Nelson

Oct 1, 20203 min read

Runners, introducing the glutes

Runners, let me introduce you to the glutes: what they do, & what can go wrong when they don't play their role!

Running training patterns & injury development

Luke Nelson

Sep 18, 20201 min read

Running training patterns & injury development

In this blog we explore research that found some running injuries are related to running volume, whilst others relate to running pace.

Injured? Training the opposite side & the magic of the cross-education effect

Luke Nelson

Sep 16, 20204 min read

Injured? Training the opposite side & the magic of the cross-education effect

What if I told you that training your uninjured side can result in strength gains on your injured side? Enter the cross-education effect..

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