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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?
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
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
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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
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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