“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.
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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...
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.
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.
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
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!
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".
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)
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!
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
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...
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.
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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