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Luke Nelson

May 16, 20221 min read

Taping for runners' knee

Taping can be useful for those with kneecap pain, patellofemoral pain or runners' knee.⁣ Here is a simple taping technique that might help!

Luke Nelson

May 16, 20221 min read

3 tips for shin splints

Otherwise known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), this condition is relatively common in runners & can be quite incapacitating.

Different calf strength qualities in runners

Luke Nelson

Apr 28, 20221 min read

Different calf strength qualities in runners

Did you know there are different types of calf strength?

What is the number ONE risk factor for running injury?

Luke Nelson

Apr 19, 20222 min read

What is the number ONE risk factor for running injury?

Is it shoes? Running surfaces? Training loads? In this blog, we discuss the most often cited factor contributing to running injuries.

Shoe rocker: what is it & who is it useful for?

Luke Nelson

Mar 25, 20222 min read

Shoe rocker: what is it & who is it useful for?

Rockered soles are increasingly been used in shoes today, but what do they do, and who are they suited for?

Luke appears on the Stronger Stride podcast

Luke Nelson

Feb 14, 20221 min read

Luke appears on the Stronger Stride podcast

Luke recently appeared on the Stronger Stride podcast where he discussed all things hip-related

Luke appears on the Journal Club podcast

Luke Nelson

Feb 14, 20221 min read

Luke appears on the Journal Club podcast

Luke recently featured on Randall Cooper's Journal Club podcast discussing an important study on monitoring training load in runners

Runners: Choosing plyometric exercises to target the calf muscles

Luke Nelson

Jan 22, 20221 min read

Runners: Choosing plyometric exercises to target the calf muscles

In this blog, we look at how plyometric exercises can target the different calf muscles

Injured in the lead up to a race? When to back off & when to push on

Luke Nelson

Jan 14, 20222 min read

Injured in the lead up to a race? When to back off & when to push on

When an injured runner presents to us before a race, there is a decision to be made: Push or back off.

Luke Nelson

Jan 3, 20222 min read

Runners: how strong are your hips?

Hip strength is important for runners, so here are our top 4 tests to perform at home to see how you measure up!

How hard do our muscles work when we run?

Luke Nelson

Dec 20, 20211 min read

How hard do our muscles work when we run?

This exact question was answered in a 2012 study by Tim Dorn, & is often quoted by many within running, including ourselves! What they...

Why we love the Bulgarian Split Squat for runners

Luke Nelson

Sep 14, 20212 min read

Why we love the Bulgarian Split Squat for runners

Also, know as a rear leg elevated split squat, this exercise is a beauty for runners. Why?

Rehab exercises for hamstring tendinopathy

Luke Nelson

Sep 2, 20212 min read

Rehab exercises for hamstring tendinopathy

Rehab exercises should form the cornerstone of the treatment of hamstring tendinopathy. In this blog, we cover some exercise options

Hamstring tendinopathy: How's your strength?

Luke Nelson

Sep 2, 20211 min read

Hamstring tendinopathy: How's your strength?

Strength deficits in the hamstrings are often seen in those with hamstring tendinopathy. In this blog, we discuss strength testing.

Hamstring tendinopathy & Running technique

Luke Nelson

Aug 23, 20211 min read

Hamstring tendinopathy & Running technique

In this blog we discuss some of the running technique changes that can help relieve hamstring tendinopathy.

Running with pain: When to run & when to rest

Luke Nelson

Aug 17, 20211 min read

Running with pain: When to run & when to rest

With running injuries being so common, most of you will sustain an injury at some point, leading you to question: should you RUN or REST?

Luke Nelson

Aug 16, 20212 min read

What causes hamstring tendinopathy?

In this blog, we discuss the variety of things that can contribute to the formation of, & aggravation of hamstring tendinopathy.

Angry hamstring tendon? Give these isometric exercises a go!

Luke Nelson

Aug 15, 20211 min read

Angry hamstring tendon? Give these isometric exercises a go!

For irritable tendons, isometric exercises can be useful to reduce pain. In this blog, we cover some of the exercises that can be used.

Luke Nelson

Jul 24, 20211 min read

Pain in the butt: what could it be?

Pain in the butt? 🍑 There are many things that can cause buttock pain, so getting an accurate diagnosis is important!

Luke Nelson

Jun 24, 20211 min read

2 tips for front of shin pain

Runners, struggling with pain in the front of your shin? Here are two tips to help!

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