#Physiotherapy

Luke Nelson

Nov 192 min read

💥Plyometric Training: When to Jump In!💥

Plyos are a game-changer for runners, boosting power, agility & efficiency. But timing matters! When’s the best time to jump in?

🦶 Don’t Neglect the Feet for Calf & Achilles Injuries! 🦶

Luke Nelson

Nov 122 min read

🦶 Don’t Neglect the Feet for Calf & Achilles Injuries! 🦶

Strong calves & Achilles start from the ground up! Don't overlook your feet—proper foot function is key to injury prevention & performance

Is Full Range of Motion Important for Calf Strength?

Luke Nelson

Oct 152 min read

Is Full Range of Motion Important for Calf Strength?

Want bigger, stronger calves? It’s not just about going full range-going deep in calf raises might be the secret to max muscle growth!

Pain in the Calf? Common Causes Explained

Luke Nelson

Oct 102 min read

Pain in the Calf? Common Causes Explained

Got calf pain? 🦵 From strains to nerve issues, uncover the common causes & learn how to manage them for a faster recovery!

Luke Nelson

Aug 271 min read

Knee-Saving Exercises for Hill Running!

Downhill running strains your knees. Strengthen your quads with these exercises to reduce patellofemoral stress and fly safely downhill!

Runners: Common training load errors you want to avoid

Luke Nelson

Mar 11 min read

Runners: Common training load errors you want to avoid

Training load errors can frequently lead to injury, so in this blog, we discuss the two most common mistakes runners make

Luke Nelson

Nov 30, 20231 min read

Up the ante on those arches

Strong feet are important for runners to absorb impact forces and efficiently propel us forward, here's one way to strengthen them!

Luke Nelson

Apr 25, 20231 min read

Every picture tells a story

Physical examination of the runner starts with observation. The appearance of the calf muscles can tell you a lot about their condition

Luke Nelson

Mar 21, 20231 min read

Calf injuries: protect then overload

When managing calf injuries, here is an approach we often adopt to offload and then overload the injured area

6 rules when returning to running from a calf injury

Luke Nelson

Mar 1, 20231 min read

6 rules when returning to running from a calf injury

Here are 6 tips to help you make a successful return to running after a calf injury!

Luke Nelson

Jan 17, 20231 min read

Our 6 tips for strong calves

In this blog, we discuss our top 6 tips to improve the strength of the calf muscles

Is it hamstring tendinopathy? Key tests to diagnose

Luke Nelson

Jan 10, 20231 min read

Is it hamstring tendinopathy? Key tests to diagnose

In this blog, we discuss some of the tests used to diagnose hamstring tendinopathy

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?

How hard do our muscles work when we run?

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...

Improving leg recovery during running gait

Luke Nelson

Apr 27, 20211 min read

Improving leg recovery during running gait

Adequate recovery of the swing leg is important as it allows for optimal foot strike placement.

ITB pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast

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

Toe pain? Taping for a plantar plate injury

Luke Nelson

Feb 5, 20211 min read

Toe pain? Taping for a plantar plate injury

Toe pain stopping you in your tracks? In this video, we cover a useful taping technique, which can be performed at home to provide relief

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.

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