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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

Jul 18, 20221 min read

Outside of hip pain? It's not always the glutes! 🍑

Whilst many associate ITB pain with pain distally on the outside of the knee, the proximal ITB can also be a source of pain.

Luke Nelson

Mar 25, 20222 min read

Shoe rocker: what is it & who is it useful for?

Rockered soles are increasingly been used in shoes today, but what do they do, and who are they suited for?

Luke Nelson

Mar 7, 20221 min read

Shoe drop: what is best?

Shoe drop is the difference between the midsole height at the heel versus the height at the forefoot. So which height is best?

Luke Nelson

Feb 3, 20221 min read

Toe holes in shoes? How to prevent them

Repetitive pressure & rubbing from your big or little toe may cause small holes to appear on the upper of your shoes, what does this mean?

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

Luke Nelson

Dec 20, 20211 min read

How hard do our muscles work when we run?

This exact question was answered in a 2012 study by Tim Dorn, & is often quoted by many within running, including ourselves! What they...

Luke Nelson

Dec 29, 20201 min read

Foot position & calf strength

We've previously mentioned the benefits of varying foot positions to alter calf load.

THE PRACTICE