3 tips for shin splints
Otherwise known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), this condition is relatively common in runners & can be quite incapacitating.
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Luke Nelson
Apr 28, 20221 min read
Different calf strength qualities in runners
Did you know there are different types of calf strength?
Luke Nelson
Apr 19, 20222 min read
What is the number ONE risk factor for running injury?
Is it shoes? Running surfaces? Training loads? In this blog, we discuss the most often cited factor contributing to running injuries.
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
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
Sep 28, 20211 min read
3 tips for optimal arm swing
Runners, here are 3 tips for optimal arm swing 💪
Luke Nelson
Sep 26, 20212 min read
Does cadence change with running speed?
In this blog, we explore how running cadence changes with speed.
Luke Nelson
Sep 14, 20212 min read
Why we love the Bulgarian Split Squat for runners
Also, know as a rear leg elevated split squat, this exercise is a beauty for runners. Why?
Luke Nelson
Sep 7, 20211 min read
Avoiding the injury-reinjury cycle
Are you sick of recurring injuries? The greatest risk factor for future running injury is.... previous running injury
Luke Nelson
Sep 2, 20212 min read
Rehab exercises for hamstring tendinopathy
Rehab exercises should form the cornerstone of the treatment of hamstring tendinopathy. In this blog, we cover some exercise options
Luke Nelson
Aug 23, 20211 min read
Hamstring tendinopathy & Running technique
In this blog we discuss some of the running technique changes that can help relieve hamstring tendinopathy.
Luke Nelson
Aug 16, 20212 min read
What causes hamstring tendinopathy?
In this blog, we discuss the variety of things that can contribute to the formation of, & aggravation of hamstring tendinopathy.
Luke Nelson
Aug 15, 20211 min read
Angry hamstring tendon? Give these isometric exercises a go!
For irritable tendons, isometric exercises can be useful to reduce pain. In this blog, we cover some of the exercises that can be used.
Luke Nelson
Aug 3, 20211 min read
Single leg sit to stand test: feel the quad burn
Single leg sit to stand test: how many can you do? The sit to stand test is a good assessment for single-leg strength, especially the quads!
Luke Nelson
Jun 24, 20211 min read
2 tips for front of shin pain
Runners, struggling with pain in the front of your shin? Here are two tips to help!
Luke Nelson
May 20, 20211 min read
4 tips for running with ITB pain
ITB pain need not stop you from running. Here are 4 quick tips to help keep you pounding the pavement: ✅Slightly increase your step width...
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.
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
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