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Can Supershoes make you prone to injury?

Luke Nelson

Aug 2, 20232 min read

Can Supershoes make you prone to injury?

With the rise in popularity of carbon-plated, high-stack Supershoes, many are wondering, could these potentially lead to more injuries? The

Luke Nelson

May 24, 20231 min read

Treat the runner, not just the injury

Regarding runners, it's essential to remember that we must treat the runner, not just the injury. Here's why.

Patellar tendinopathy vs Patellofemoral pain

Luke Nelson

May 24, 20231 min read

Patellar tendinopathy vs Patellofemoral pain

Today let's tackle a common dilemma: Differentiating Patellar Tendinopathy from Patellofemoral Pain!

Luke Nelson

May 11, 20232 min read

Hill running: why it matters for injury

When it comes to running injuries, it's crucial to comprehend how the body responds to the challenges of uphill & downhill running.

Luke Nelson

Nov 25, 20222 min read

When to replace your Supershoes?

How long do carbon-plated shoes last? In this blog, we discuss when it’s time to send your supershoes to shoe heaven.

Runners: Time-saving tips for strength training

Luke Nelson

Sep 5, 20222 min read

Runners: Time-saving tips for strength training

Most runners understand the benefits of strength training, but it can seem like a chore. Here are our top tips to save time on your workout!

How running slow could be worsening your knee pain

Luke Nelson

Aug 31, 20221 min read

How running slow could be worsening your knee pain

New research has shed some light on the effects of running speed on patellofemoral joint loads. Could running faster be better for the knee?

Luke Nelson

Aug 26, 20221 min read

Runners: introducing the glute max

The glute maximus is the biggest muscle in the body, so what role does it serve when we run?

Do the glutes propel us forward during running?

Luke Nelson

Aug 23, 20221 min read

Do the glutes propel us forward during running?

It's often thought that the glutes are what propel us forward during running, is this true?

Exercises to target the outer calf muscles

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

Exercises to target the inner (medial) 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.

Runner's knee? How different activities load the knee

Luke Nelson

Aug 10, 20222 min read

Runner's knee? How different activities load the knee

Those suffering from Runner's knee or patellofemoral pain often experience pain in day-to-day activities & other exercises.

Outside of hip pain? It's not always the glutes! 🍑

Luke Nelson

Jul 18, 20221 min read

Outside of hip pain? It's not always the glutes! 🍑

Whilst many associate ITB pain with pain distally on the outside of the knee, the proximal ITB can also be a source of pain.

Wrist vs Chest based heart sensors: which is better?

Luke Nelson

Jul 6, 20222 min read

Wrist vs Chest based heart sensors: which is better?

Whilst wrist-based sensors offer convenience, does this come at the sacrifice of accuracy?

Other hip adductor exercises not to be missed

Luke Nelson

Jun 24, 20222 min read

Other hip adductor exercises not to be missed

We've previously discussed the best isolation exercises for the hip adductors, so now we discuss some other compound alternatives.

Why we love the soleus & you should too!

Luke Nelson

Jun 23, 20222 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...

Groin pain? Top exercises for the adductor muscles

Luke Nelson

Jun 15, 20221 min read

Groin pain? Top exercises for the adductor muscles

We've previously discussed how the hip adductors function for running & how to test their strength, now it's time to strengthen them!

Runners, what's your number? Hip adductor strength

Luke Nelson

Jun 6, 20221 min read

Runners, what's your number? Hip adductor strength

We've previously posted on the often-underappreciated function the hip adductors serve during running. So how strong do they need to be?

Luke Nelson

Jun 2, 20222 min read

Runners: introducing the hip adductors

While hip adductor injuries are not a common injury in distance runners, these muscles serve multiple important roles.

Luke Nelson

May 31, 20221 min read

Should every run be hard?

A common error we see in recreational runners is doing too much of their running at a high intensity.

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