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Treadmill vs running outside: What’s the difference?

Luke Nelson

Nov 2, 20231 min read

Treadmill vs running outside: What’s the difference?

Critics of treadmill running will claim that running on a treadmill messes with your running technique & creates “lazy muscles". Does it?

Luke Nelson

Oct 12, 20222 min read

What's the best recovery position?

There's been a long-standing debate over what position to adopt when recovering from a hard effort: upright or hunched over?

Calf strain & Achilles: don’t forget horizontal & lateral forces! 💥

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

Different calf strength qualities in runners

Luke Nelson

Apr 28, 20221 min read

Different calf strength qualities in runners

Did you know there are different types of calf strength?

What is the number ONE risk factor for running injury?

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.

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

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?

Injured in the lead up to a race? When to back off & when to push on

Luke Nelson

Jan 14, 20222 min read

Injured in the lead up to a race? When to back off & when to push on

When an injured runner presents to us before a race, there is a decision to be made: Push or back off.

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...

Luke Nelson

Sep 30, 20211 min read

The many effects of increasing cadence

An advantage of changing running cadence (steps per minute), is that it has a wide-ranging impact on a number of different variables.

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.

Why we love the Bulgarian Split Squat for runners

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?

Rehab exercises for hamstring tendinopathy

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

Hamstring tendinopathy & Running technique

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.

Running with pain: When to run & when to rest

Luke Nelson

Aug 17, 20211 min read

Running with pain: When to run & when to rest

With running injuries being so common, most of you will sustain an injury at some point, leading you to question: should you RUN or REST?

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.

Angry hamstring tendon? Give these isometric exercises a go!

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.

Single leg sit to stand test: feel the quad burn

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!

4 strength qualities needed by runners: how do you measure up?

Luke Nelson

Jul 24, 20211 min read

4 strength qualities needed by runners: how do you measure up?

There are multiple qualities of strength we look for in runners, the results of which help dictate management.

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!

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