4 mistakes runners make with calf strains
Calf strains in runners are common, with many a runner suffering from this affliction.
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Luke Nelson
Nov 18, 20201 min read
𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲: 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐯𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤?
We often compare left versus right when dealing with a one-sided injury, but what if the other side is never strong to begin with?
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
Nov 3, 20201 min read
Is my Achilles tendon going to snap?
I’m just scared that I might rupture a tendon” is a common fear in those suffering with Achilles' tendinopathy, but how common is it?
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 5, 20202 min read
Up & Down: Increased vertical oscillation
Are you a runner that can be heard a mile away pounding the pavement? Chances are, you may possess an increased vertical oscillation.
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 5, 20202 min read
Isometrics for tendinopathy: “𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦”🤕
Isometric exercises can be a useful tool to help with those suffering Achilles tendinopathy, but they aren't a cure all!
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 🤕
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
Aug 24, 20202 min read
The Achilles tendon: 3 is better than 1
The Achilles tendon, the strongest tendon in the body, is not just one tendon, but actually 3 tendons intertwined into one! Fibres...
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