Runners, introducing the glutes
Runners, let me introduce you to the glutes: what they do, & what can go wrong when they don't play their role!
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Luke Nelson
Sep 18, 20201 min read
Running training patterns & injury development
In this blog we explore research that found some running injuries are related to running volume, whilst others relate to running pace.
Luke Nelson
Sep 16, 20204 min read
Injured? Training the opposite side & the magic of the cross-education effect
What if I told you that training your uninjured side can result in strength gains on your injured side? Enter the cross-education effect..
Luke Nelson
Sep 14, 20204 min read
Why COVID-19 is proving to be a real pain in the neck (& back), and what you can do about it!
COVID-19 has presented us with many challenges, & we are now seeing an increasing amount of neck & back pain in clinic these last few months
Luke Nelson
Sep 14, 20203 min read
How long does Achilles tendinopathy take to get better?
"How long is this going to take?" is the BIG question a lot of those suffering from Achilles tendinopathy want to know the answer to.
Luke Nelson
Sep 5, 20202 min read
Isometrics for tendinopathy: “𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦”🤕
Isometric exercises can be a useful tool to help with those suffering Achilles tendinopathy, but they aren't a cure all!
Luke Nelson
Sep 2, 20201 min read
"Just stop running"
Unfortunately we see many an injured runner present to us having being told to "just stop running" by their health professional 🤕
Luke Nelson
Aug 28, 20202 min read
Runners, what's your number? Calf strength
Anyone following us for a while would know our love for the calf muscles, & for good reason! So how much strength do you need?
Luke Nelson
Aug 26, 20203 min read
Isometrics exercises for Achilles tendinopathy: the why, when & how
Isometric exercises have become a popular choice for treating tendinopathy. So when & how can you perform these exercises?
Luke Nelson
Aug 24, 20202 min read
Progressive loading of the Achilles tendon
A neat study has recently been published providing a nice progression pathway for selecting exercises to gradually load the Achilles tendon
Luke Nelson
Aug 24, 20202 min read
The Achilles tendon: 3 is better than 1
The Achilles tendon, the strongest tendon in the body, is not just one tendon, but actually 3 tendons intertwined into one! Fibres...
Phoebe Henry
Aug 4, 20204 min read
Support your breast friends: A search for the perfect sports bra
Boobs, bust, knockers, bazookas, melons, bosom, mammary glands…whatever you like to call them, breasts need our support when exercising.
Phoebe Henry
Aug 4, 20203 min read
The other vital sign
Unfortunately, a lot of women & girls feel uncomfortable talking about this topic, but for active women, and in fact ALL women, it is VITAL.
Luke Nelson
Jul 24, 20205 min read
Tackling treadmill myths and misconceptions
Is running on a treadmill the same as running outdoors? In this blog we tackle the common treadmill myths & misconceptions.
Phoebe Henry
Jul 10, 20205 min read
Why muscle cramps suck & what you can do about them
Why do muscles cramp? Is there more we can do other than letting it pass or getting another massage/rub down? Do salt tablets actually work?
Luke Nelson
Jul 6, 20202 min read
Achilles pain...what could it be?
There are a number of structures that can cause Achilles pain. It's important to determine the causes to ensure successful management.
Phoebe Henry
Jul 3, 20205 min read
4 tips to Optimize training around your menstrual cycle
In this blog we discuss how women can modify their exercise throughout the different phases of the menstrual cycle to maximise performance!
Luke Nelson
Jun 9, 20203 min read
Stitches: a real pain in the side
The dreaded side stitch can strike at any time. What are “stitches”? What can you do to relieve them? And what can you do to prevent them?
Luke Nelson
May 31, 20202 min read
Is the weak getting STRONGER or is the strong getting WEAKER?
Comparing the function of the injured leg to the uninjured leg is commonly used to assess progress, but is this always a good comparison??
Luke Nelson
May 7, 20204 min read
COV-erload, underload, and the sweet spot: Which one are you?
In this blog we discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on physical activity with people doing too much, too little or just the right amount
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