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3 Reasons Runners Should Be Adding Plyometrics to Their Training🏃‍♀️

Luke Nelson

Nov 122 min read

3 Reasons Runners Should Be Adding Plyometrics to Their Training🏃‍♀️

Runners, why should you include plyometrics in your program?

Pain in the Calf? Common Causes Explained

Luke Nelson

Oct 102 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!

2 Calf Raise Essentials for a Stronger Achilles Tendon

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

Aug 271 min read

Knee-Saving Exercises for Hill Running!

Downhill running strains your knees. Strengthen your quads with these exercises to reduce patellofemoral stress and fly safely downhill!

Posterior ankle impingement: what is it & how to diagnose it?

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

The Stairway to strong calves & Achilles

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

Don't ignore the kinetic chain in calf & Achilles injuries

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

How to stop a niggle from evolving into an injury

Luke Nelson

Mar 261 min read

How to stop a niggle from evolving into an injury

Most runners are often carrying some nagging pains, which is often termed a niggle. So how do you stop these niggles from becoming bigger?

Runners: Common training load errors you want to avoid

Luke Nelson

Mar 11 min read

Runners: Common training load errors you want to avoid

Training load errors can frequently lead to injury, so in this blog, we discuss the two most common mistakes runners make

New Year, New Strides: our 5 top resolutions

Luke Nelson

Jan 41 min read

New Year, New Strides: our 5 top resolutions

New Year, New Strides! Ready to lace up & crush your running goals in 2024? Here are the top 5 resolutions to make it your best yet

Calf Raises: Knee Bent vs. Knee Straight

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

Jul 12, 20231 min read

How to improve big toe mobility

In this blog, we share some of our favourite techniques to improve big toe mobility

Can Strength Training Prevent Running Injuries?

Luke Nelson

Jul 4, 20235 min read

Can Strength Training Prevent Running Injuries?

Most of us think that strength training can potentially play a role in injury prevention, but what does the research say?

Luke Nelson

Jun 5, 20231 min read

4 best exercises for ITB pain

Struggling with ITB pain during your runs? We've got you covered! Here are four exercises that will help you conquer that pesky ITB pain.

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!

Decoding Knee Pain: Let's Unveil the Possibilities

Luke Nelson

May 22, 20231 min read

Decoding Knee Pain: Let's Unveil the Possibilities

If you've ever found yourself saying, "My knee hurts: what could it be?" you're not alone. In this blog, we cover the main causes.

Luke Nelson

Apr 25, 20231 min read

Every picture tells a story

Physical examination of the runner starts with observation. The appearance of the calf muscles can tell you a lot about their condition

4 reasons why you should use multiple pairs of running shoes

Luke Nelson

Apr 2, 20231 min read

4 reasons why you should use multiple pairs of running shoes

In this blog, we discuss 4 reasons why you should use multiple pairs of running shoes

Luke Nelson

Mar 21, 20231 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

THE PRACTICE

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