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Luke Nelson

Jan 12, 20231 min read

Return to running program

Looking to start running? Or perhaps missed a large chunk of time due to injury? Here's a return-to-running program that can be used.

Is it hamstring tendinopathy? Key tests to diagnose

Luke Nelson

Jan 10, 20231 min read

Is it hamstring tendinopathy? Key tests to diagnose

In this blog, we discuss some of the tests used to diagnose hamstring tendinopathy

Runners: 4 tips to stay injury-free in the New Year

Luke Nelson

Jan 4, 20231 min read

Runners: 4 tips to stay injury-free in the New Year

Many runners have a New Years' resolution to have an injury-free year, so here are our top 4 tips to make this happen!

Best exercises for Tibialis posterior tendinopathy

Luke Nelson

Nov 21, 20221 min read

Best exercises for Tibialis posterior tendinopathy

Tibialis posterior tendinopathy tends to cause pain on the inside of the ankle. Here are some of our favourite exercise progressions to help

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.

Calf strain & Achilles: don’t forget horizontal & lateral forces! 💥

Luke Nelson

Aug 1, 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

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.

Luke Nelson

Jul 15, 20221 min read

4 tips for managing ITB pain

ITB pain can often be impossible to run through when really angry. Here are our top tips for managing this condition.

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.

Luke Nelson

May 16, 20221 min read

Running shoes for knee pain

Knee pain is the most common running injury, so what can you put on your feet to help?

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