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🦶 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
Luke Nelson
Nov 12, 20242 min read

The Stairway to strong calves & Achilles
Stair climbs are a fantastic early exercise for calf & Achilles injuries. They help develop muscle recruitment and prepare for plyometrics
Luke Nelson
Jul 16, 20241 min read

Technique matters when testing your calf strength
Don't underestimate technique in calf strength testing!
Luke Nelson
May 27, 20242 min read

Every picture tells a story
Physical examination of the runner starts with observation. The appearance of the calf muscles can tell you a lot about their condition
Luke Nelson
Apr 25, 20231 min read

Biggest mistake runners make with a calf or Achilles injury
In this blog we discuss the biggest mistake we see runners make with calf & Achilles injuries
Luke Nelson
Feb 3, 20231 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
Aug 1, 20221 min read

Runners: Choosing plyometric exercises to target the calf muscles
In this blog, we look at how plyometric exercises can target the different calf muscles
Luke Nelson
Jan 22, 20221 min read

Foot position & calf strength
We've previously mentioned the benefits of varying foot positions to alter calf load.
Luke Nelson
Dec 29, 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
Nov 3, 20201 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 30, 20202 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
Oct 6, 20201 min read
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