#calftraining

Luke Nelson

Jun 111 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

May 271 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

Nov 2, 20231 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

Mar 1, 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

Oct 28, 20222 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

Aug 18, 20221 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 10, 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

Mar 3, 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

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