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
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Luke Nelson
Aug 292 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
Jul 301 min read
Posterior ankle impingement: what is it & how to diagnose it?
Posterior ankle impingement is an important cause of posterior ankle pain, that we see frequently misdiagnosed as Achilles tendon pain
Luke Nelson
Jul 161 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
Dec 28, 20232 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
Nov 30, 20231 min read
Up the ante on those arches
Strong feet are important for runners to absorb impact forces and efficiently propel us forward, here's one way to strengthen them!
Luke Nelson
Jun 26, 20231 min read
Unlocking the Mystery: Understanding the Morning Agony of Tendon Pain
Achilles tendinopathy & plantar heel pain often see runners feeling aged past their years on those first few morning steps. Why is that?
Luke Nelson
Feb 3, 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
Oct 26, 20221 min read
Runners: how strong is your big toe?
Your big toe plays an important role in stabilizing your foot & helps provide propulsion when running. So how's your toe strength?
Luke Nelson
Sep 7, 20211 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
Mar 10, 20211 min read
Treating plantar fasciitis: Luke on the Australian Chiropractors Association Podcast
Luke again featured on the Australian Chiropractors Association podcast, this time chatting all things plantar heel pain (plantar fasciitis)
Luke Nelson
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Plantar heel pain: to stretch or strengthen?
Suffering from plantar heel pain? In this blog, we discuss stretching & strengthening & which option might be better suited to you!
Luke Nelson
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Managing plantar heel pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast
Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things plantar heel pain, with some tips on how to manage it!
Luke Nelson
Nov 18, 20201 min read
𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲: 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐯𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤?
We often compare left versus right when dealing with a one-sided injury, but what if the other side is never strong to begin with?
Luke Nelson
Sep 5, 20202 min read
Isometrics for tendinopathy: “𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦”🤕
Isometric exercises can be a useful tool to help with those suffering Achilles tendinopathy, but they aren't a cure all!
Luke Nelson
Aug 26, 20203 min read
Isometrics exercises for Achilles tendinopathy: the why, when & how
Isometric exercises have become a popular choice for treating tendinopathy. So when & how can you perform these exercises?
Luke Nelson
Aug 24, 20202 min read
Progressive loading of the Achilles tendon
A neat study has recently been published providing a nice progression pathway for selecting exercises to gradually load the Achilles tendon
Luke Nelson
Aug 24, 20202 min read
The Achilles tendon: 3 is better than 1
The Achilles tendon, the strongest tendon in the body, is not just one tendon, but actually 3 tendons intertwined into one! Fibres...
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