Plantar heel pain

Unlocking the Mystery: Understanding the Morning Agony of Tendon Pain

Luke Nelson

Jun 26, 20231 min read

Unlocking the Mystery: Understanding the Morning Agony of Tendon Pain

Achilles tendinopathy & plantar heel pain often see runners feeling aged past their years on those first few morning steps. Why is that?

Your feet are the foundation of your run! 💪 How strong are yours?

Luke Nelson

May 20, 20232 min read

Your feet are the foundation of your run! 💪 How strong are yours?

Your feet are the foundation of your run! How strong are yours? In this blog we cover a simple test you can do at home

Luke Nelson

Oct 26, 20221 min read

Runners: how strong is your big toe?

Your big toe plays an important role in stabilizing your foot & helps provide propulsion when running. So how's your toe strength?

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

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.

Does changing running technique prevent injury?

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

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?

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 2, 20211 min read

3 tips for the perfect pogo

Pogo jumps are one of our favourite plyometric exercises for runners. Here are our 3 tips for perfect pogos.

Treating plantar fasciitis: Luke on the Australian Chiropractors Association Podcast

Luke Nelson

Mar 10, 20211 min read

Treating plantar fasciitis: Luke on the Australian Chiropractors Association Podcast

Luke again featured on the Australian Chiropractors Association podcast, this time chatting all things plantar heel pain (plantar fasciitis)

Plantar heel pain: to stretch or strengthen?

Luke Nelson

Feb 10, 20212 min read

Plantar heel pain: to stretch or strengthen?

Suffering from plantar heel pain? In this blog, we discuss stretching & strengthening & which option might be better suited to you!

Luke Nelson

Feb 3, 20212 min read

"Is it a heel spur?"

This is a question we often get asked by those suffering from heel pain, so in this blog, we will discuss the role that heel spurs play

Luke Nelson

Jan 29, 20211 min read

Taping for a painful fat pad

In this video, we cover a useful taping technique for a painful fat pad, which can be performed at home.

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!

Luke Nelson

Dec 30, 20201 min read

Taping for plantar heel pain

In this video, we cover a useful taping for plantar heel pain or plantar fasciitis, that can be performed at home.

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.

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