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Gastrocnemius vs. Soleus Injuries: What’s the Difference?
Gastrocnemius vs. Soleus Injuries: What’s the Difference?
Luke Nelson
1 day ago1 min read

Pain in the Calf? Common Causes Explained
Got calf pain? 🦵 From strains to nerve issues, uncover the common causes & learn how to manage them for a faster recovery!
Luke Nelson
Oct 10, 20242 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
Jun 11, 20241 min read

Calf raises for big toe pain
For those with 1st toe pain or limited range of movement, standard calf raises can be uncomfortable. So what other options do we have?
Luke Nelson
May 27, 20241 min read

Calf injuries: protect then overload
When managing calf injuries, here is an approach we often adopt to offload and then overload the injured area
Luke Nelson
Mar 21, 20231 min read


6 rules when returning to running from a calf injury
Here are 6 tips to help you make a successful return to running after a calf injury!
Luke Nelson
Mar 1, 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 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
Oct 28, 20222 min read


Exercises to target the outer calf muscles
In this blog, we discuss exercises to target the outer (lateral) calf muscles
Luke Nelson
Aug 18, 20221 min read


Exercises to target the inner (medial) calf muscles
Injury or weakness to the calf muscles can necessitate specific exercises to target the relevant muscles.
Luke Nelson
Aug 10, 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
Aug 1, 20221 min read

4 mistakes runners make with calf strains
Calf strains in runners are common, with many a runner suffering from this affliction.
Luke Nelson
Nov 27, 20204 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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