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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 16, 20202 min read
Top exercises for the hip flexors
Fire up those hips: Our top exercises for the hip flexors!
Luke Nelson
Dec 9, 20203 min read
Runners: tight hip flexors? Do you need strength or stretching?
A sensation of tightness in the front of the hips is often be experienced by runners. But is it strength or stretching that is needed?
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.
Luke Nelson
Nov 23, 20201 min read
Luke on the ACA podcast: A Beginnerâs Guide to Running
Luke was honoured to make a return appearance on the Australia Chiropractors Association podcast, discussing his favourite topic: running!
Luke Nelson
Nov 20, 20202 min read
Runners, introducing the hip flexors
A lot of people are surprised to hear the hip flexors mentioned as an important muscle for running. So what does this group of muscles do?
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 30, 20202 min read
"Why is my Achilles tendon so thick?"
This is a question often posed to us by those that are either currently experiencing Achilles tendinopathy, or may have in the past.
Luke Nelson
Oct 28, 20202 min read
Best exercises for the glute muscles
We previously discussed the consequences of weakness in the lateral hip muscles, so now we discuss how to strengthen them!
Luke Nelson
Oct 18, 20204 min read
âWhat's the best surface to run on?â
âShould I run on grass, concrete or a treadmill?â are frequent questions asked by runners, and the answer is surprising to most...
Luke Nelson
Oct 16, 20202 min read
Is running good for your back?
Does running lead to increased wear & tear of the back? We delve into this question in this blog!
Luke Nelson
Oct 14, 20202 min read
Runners, whatâs your number? Lateral hip strength
We've previously discussed the importance of lateral hip strength for runners, but what is normal & how can we assess it?
Luke Nelson
Oct 5, 20203 min read
Does pelvic drop mean there is lateral hip weakness?
If your hips drop when you run, does it mean you have weak lateral hip muscles?
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!
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.
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 đ¤âŁ
Luke Nelson
Aug 28, 20202 min read
Runners, what's your number? Calf strength
Anyone following us for a while would know our love for the calf muscles, & for good reason! So how much strength do you need?
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
Jul 24, 20205 min read
Tackling treadmill myths and misconceptions
Is running on a treadmill the same as running outdoors? In this blog we tackle the common treadmill myths & misconceptions.
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