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How long does Achilles tendinopathy take to get better?

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 🤕⁣

Isometrics exercises for Achilles tendinopathy: the why, when & how

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?

Is the weak getting STRONGER or is the strong getting WEAKER?

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??

Twitchy calves? Could be "Tendon tremor"

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

Recovery strategies – fads or functional?

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?

When should I start rehab after an injury?

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?

Exercisers: what should you do over the Christmas break to be ready for 2020?

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,

Shoulder pain? How to keep going in the gym

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.

Cricket bowlers: WHY you should be recording your bowling load and HOW to do it!

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.

Calf raise to fatigue test: feel the burn!

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

Backwards running: more than just looking funny?

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!

Calf strain? When can you return to running?

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 features on the ACA podcast chatting all things hamstring injuries

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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