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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

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

Shoes as Therapy: How Footwear Can Influence Running Injuries
Discover how shoe drop & cushioning can serve as therapy for runners, helping to redistribute load & manage foot, ankle, or knee injuries
Luke Nelson
Oct 8, 20243 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
Aug 29, 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 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
Dec 28, 20232 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
Nov 2, 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

Why we love the soleus & you should too!
We love the soleus, & if you are a runner, you should tool! Here's why...
Luke Nelson
Jun 23, 20222 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

Avoiding the injury-reinjury cycle
Are you sick of recurring injuries? The greatest risk factor for future running injury is.... previous running injury
Luke Nelson
Sep 7, 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
Mar 3, 20211 min read


The strong get stronger...
We've previously discussed how the long flexors of the leg (Flexor hallucis longus, Flexor digitorum longus, Tibialis posterior, Peroneus...
Luke Nelson
Jan 11, 20211 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
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