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Luke Nelson
Jan 72 min read
Don’t Let Elevation Take Your Knees Downhill!
Don’t Let Hills Take Your Knees Downhill! Sudden elevation changes stress your knees—track training loads to prevent pain.

Luke Nelson
Jul 2, 20242 min read
Knee pain? Don't neglect the calves
"Below the knee is the key!" Weak calves can contribute to knee pain. Learn how strengthening your calves can help relieve knee issues!

Luke Nelson
Dec 9, 20233 min read
Is running bad for your knees?
Contrary to a common myth, recent research indicates running is not harmful to knees; it may boost joint health. Explore in our blog

Luke Nelson
Jun 28, 20232 min read
Increase your knee strength with a decline board
If you're looking for a simple way to ramp up the intensity & challenge your knees, look no further than the decline board!

Luke Nelson
May 24, 20231 min read
Patellar tendinopathy vs Patellofemoral pain
Today let's tackle a common dilemma: Differentiating Patellar Tendinopathy from Patellofemoral Pain!

Luke Nelson
May 22, 20231 min read
Decoding Knee Pain: Let's Unveil the Possibilities
If you've ever found yourself saying, "My knee hurts: what could it be?" you're not alone. In this blog, we cover the main causes.


Luke Nelson
Aug 31, 20221 min read
How running slow could be worsening your knee pain
New research has shed some light on the effects of running speed on patellofemoral joint loads. Could running faster be better for 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
Running shoes for knee pain
Knee pain is the most common running injury, so what can you put on your feet to help?


Luke Nelson
May 16, 20221 min read
Taping for runners' knee
Taping can be useful for those with kneecap pain, patellofemoral pain or runners' knee. Here is a simple taping technique that might help!

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
Oct 4, 20211 min read
Does changing running technique prevent injury?
In this blog, we discuss the findings of a recent study that answered this exact question

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

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?


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!

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
May 20, 20211 min read
4 tips for running with ITB pain
ITB pain need not stop you from running. Here are 4 quick tips to help keep you pounding the pavement: ✅Slightly increase your step width...


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


Luke Nelson
Mar 31, 20212 min read
How Running technique may help ITB pain
Running gait retraining can be useful in the management of ITB pain. In this blog, we discuss some of the strategies that can be used

Luke Nelson
Mar 20, 20211 min read
Runner's knee: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast
Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things Runners's knee & giving his top 4 tips to manage!
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