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Luke Nelson

Oct 26, 20221 min read

Runners: how strong is your big toe?

Your big toe plays an important role in stabilizing your foot & helps provide propulsion when running. So how's your toe strength?

Luke Nelson

Oct 12, 20222 min read

What's the best recovery position?

There's been a long-standing debate over what position to adopt when recovering from a hard effort: upright or hunched over?

Luke Nelson

Oct 10, 20221 min read

Compression sleeves: do they work?

Compression sleeves are frequently worn to promote recovery, prevent injury & improve performance, but do they work?

Groin pain when running? What could it be?

Luke Nelson

Sep 9, 20221 min read

Groin pain when running? What could it be?

Groin pain when running? What could it be? In this blog, we discuss some of the things that can cause pain here.

Runners: Time-saving tips for strength training

Luke Nelson

Sep 5, 20222 min read

Runners: Time-saving tips for strength training

Most runners understand the benefits of strength training, but it can seem like a chore. Here are our top tips to save time on your workout!

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?

Luke Nelson

Aug 18, 20222 min read

Leg length discrepancy and injury

In this blog, we answer the question if leg length differences contribute to injury

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.

Luke Nelson

Jul 13, 20222 min read

What is ITB syndrome?

In this blog, we discuss the ITB, and is it friction or compression that can make it so sore?

Wrist vs Chest based heart sensors: which is better?

Luke Nelson

Jul 6, 20222 min read

Wrist vs Chest based heart sensors: which is better?

Whilst wrist-based sensors offer convenience, does this come at the sacrifice of accuracy?

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!

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