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Luke Nelson

Jun 7, 20211 min read

“Shin splints” what could it be?

Shin splints is the label often given for shin pain, but there are a number of things that can cause pain in the shin.

Luke Nelson

Jun 2, 20211 min read

3 tips for the perfect pogo

Pogo jumps are one of our favourite plyometric exercises for runners. Here are our 3 tips for perfect pogos.

Luke Nelson

Jun 1, 20211 min read

Sometimes you need to stop running

So sometimes you may actually need to stop running. But when?

Luke Nelson

May 20, 20211 min read

4 tips for running with ITB pain

ITB pain need not stop you from running. Here are 4 quick tips to help keep you pounding the pavement: ✅Slightly increase your step width...

Improving leg recovery during running gait

Luke Nelson

Apr 27, 20211 min read

Improving leg recovery during running gait

Adequate recovery of the swing leg is important as it allows for optimal foot strike placement.

Should you change your running technique?

Luke Nelson

Apr 15, 20214 min read

Should you change your running technique?

So we’ve previously discussed that your running technique CAN be changed, but the more important question is: SHOULD you change it?

Luke Nelson

Apr 13, 20212 min read

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫?🤷‍♀️⁣

A lot of people talk about HOW the foot lands on contact, but from the research we see it’s more important WHERE the foot lands.

ITB pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast

Luke Nelson

Apr 11, 20211 min read

ITB pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast

Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things Iliotibial band pain (ITB), with some tips on how to manage

Runner's knee: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast

Luke Nelson

Mar 20, 20211 min read

Runner's knee: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast

Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things Runners's knee & giving his top 4 tips to manage!

Is it normal for my knee to click & pop?

Luke Nelson

Mar 17, 20211 min read

Is it normal for my knee to click & pop?

"Is it normal for knees to make clicks & popping noises?" is a question we are often asked. So in this blog, we discuss "noisy knees".⁣

Treating plantar fasciitis: Luke on the Australian Chiropractors Association Podcast

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)

Plantar heel pain: to stretch or strengthen?

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!

Toe pain? Taping for a plantar plate injury

Luke Nelson

Feb 5, 20211 min read

Toe pain? Taping for a plantar plate injury

Toe pain stopping you in your tracks? In this video, we cover a useful taping technique, which can be performed at home to provide relief

Managing plantar heel pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast

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

Jan 11, 20211 min read

The strong get stronger...

We've previously discussed how the long flexors of the leg (Flexor hallucis longus, Flexor digitorum longus, Tibialis posterior, Peroneus...

4 mistakes runners make with calf strains

Luke Nelson

Nov 27, 20204 min read

4 mistakes runners make with calf strains

Calf strains in runners are common, with many a runner suffering from this affliction.

Rotate them shoes: why using multiple pairs of shoes could save you from injury

Luke Nelson

Nov 4, 20201 min read

Rotate them shoes: why using multiple pairs of shoes could save you from injury

Left, right, left, right. Running is so repetitive, so it makes sense that you should add some variety!

Luke Nelson

Nov 3, 20201 min read

Is my Achilles tendon going to snap?

I’m just scared that I might rupture a tendon” is a common fear in those suffering with Achilles' tendinopathy, but how common is it?

Luke Nelson

Oct 30, 20202 min read

"Why is my Achilles tendon so thick?"

This is a question often posed to us by those that are either currently experiencing Achilles tendinopathy, or may have in the past.

Luke Nelson

Oct 6, 20201 min read

Is it the Achilles tendon?

Here are 2 simple questions that can help confirm if you are dealing with Achilles tendinopathy.

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