🦶 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
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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!
Luke Nelson
Aug 292 min read
2 Calf Raise Essentials for a Stronger Achilles Tendon
In this blog we discuss the two essentials when performing calf raises to develop a strong Achilles tendon
Luke Nelson
Jun 111 min read
Don't ignore the kinetic chain in calf & Achilles injuries
In this blog, we discuss the importance of assessing the kinetic chain in calf & Achilles injuries
Luke Nelson
Dec 28, 20232 min read
Calf Raises: Knee Bent vs. Knee Straight
Ever wondered how your calf raise technique can impact different muscles in the calf group? Let's explore the science in this blog
Luke Nelson
Nov 2, 20231 min read
The best way to fix your tight calves
Do your calves tense up or ache during your runs? If you're quick to assume stretching is the answer, you might want to reconsider.
Luke Nelson
Jun 26, 20231 min read
Unlocking the Mystery: Understanding the Morning Agony of Tendon Pain
Achilles tendinopathy & plantar heel pain often see runners feeling aged past their years on those first few morning steps. Why is that?
Luke Nelson
Nov 2, 20221 min read
Achilles paratenon involvement: what is it & how to fix it
The paratenon can be a cause of tendon pain, but what is it & how can it be fixed?
Luke Nelson
Oct 28, 20222 min read
Calf raises for every occasion
There are so many alternatives & modifications for this simple exercise, so here are some of our favourites & when we would use them.
Luke Nelson
Aug 1, 20221 min read
Calf strain & Achilles: don’t forget horizontal & lateral forces! 💥
The calf serves an important role in running & change of direction, so rehab for calf & Achilles injuries must take this into consideration
Luke Nelson
Mar 26, 20211 min read
🙋Are running gait abnormalities associated with running injuries?🤕
Are there running gait abnormalities associated with running injuries? In this blog we discuss what the research has to say about this topic
Luke Nelson
Mar 3, 20211 min read
Got a constant need to stretch during a run?
Are you someone whose calves often feel tight or sore during your runs? Check out this blog to discover why
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 6, 20201 min read
Is it the Achilles tendon?
Here are 2 simple questions that can help confirm if you are dealing with Achilles tendinopathy.
Luke Nelson
Aug 24, 20202 min read
Progressive loading of the Achilles tendon
A neat study has recently been published providing a nice progression pathway for selecting exercises to gradually load the Achilles tendon
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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