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Luke Nelson
Sep 14, 20203 min read
How long does Achilles tendinopathy take to get better?
"How long is this going to take?" is the BIG question a lot of those suffering from Achilles tendinopathy want to know the answer to.
Luke Nelson
Sep 2, 20201 min read
"Just stop running"
Unfortunately we see many an injured runner present to us having being told to "just stop running" by their health professional 🤕
Luke Nelson
Aug 26, 20203 min read
Isometrics exercises for Achilles tendinopathy: the why, when & how
Isometric exercises have become a popular choice for treating tendinopathy. So when & how can you perform these exercises?
Luke Nelson
May 31, 20202 min read
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 6, 20202 min read
Twitchy calves? Could be "Tendon tremor"
Do you notice “shaking” or “twitching” in your calves while performing calf raises? It could be "tendon tremors".
Luke Nelson
Apr 23, 20203 min read
Top 2 tips to reduce hamstring injuries
Hamstring strains are the most common muscle injury in AFL & soccer. In this article we reveal the top 2 tip to reduce your injury risk
Phoebe Henry
Feb 7, 20206 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?
Luke Nelson
Dec 20, 20191 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 9, 20193 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
Nov 22, 20194 min read
Shoulder pain? How to keep going in the gym
Suffering from shoulder pain? You don't need to stop everything in the gym! Here are some great alternative exercises to keep you going.
Luke Nelson
Nov 11, 20192 min read
Back pain? How to keep going in the gym
Suffering from low back pain? You don't need to stop everything in the gym! Here are some great alternative exercises to keep you going.
Phoebe Henry
Nov 7, 20193 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?
Luke Nelson
Oct 11, 20191 min read
Calf pulses- pump it up!
Pulses are a great intermediate exercise to help transition from calf raises to jumping/hopping and can be useful for rehabilitation
Luke Nelson
Oct 9, 20191 min read
Plyometrics after calf injury
Progression to plyometric exercises is very important for return to sport after a calf strain.
Luke Nelson
Sep 30, 20193 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 28, 20191 min read
Calf raise to fatigue test: feel the burn!
The Single leg calf raise test is a simple way to assess your calf strength at home. In this blog we discuss how to perform & normal results
Luke Nelson
Sep 27, 20192 min read
Backwards running: more than just looking funny?
Whilst some may think backwards running serves no purpose other than having a laugh, there is actually research of potential benefits
Luke Nelson
Sep 22, 20191 min read
The forgotten muscles of the calf....
Whilst the gastrocs and soleus are the workhorses of the calf, it’s important not to neglect the other muscles of the lower leg!
Luke Nelson
Sep 18, 20192 min read
Calf strain? When can you return to running?
Injured your calf & wondering when & how to resume running? In this article we discuss the steps you need to fulfill
Luke Nelson
Sep 16, 20191 min read
Luke features on the ACA podcast chatting all things hamstring injuries
Luke recently sat down with Australian Chiro Association president Anthony Coxon, to talk all things hamstring injuries on the ACA podcast
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