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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.

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!

Luke Nelson
Jun 6, 20221 min read
Runners, what's your number? Hip adductor strength
We've previously posted on the often-underappreciated function the hip adductors serve during running. So how strong do they need to be?

Luke Nelson
Jun 2, 20222 min read
Runners: introducing the hip adductors
While hip adductor injuries are not a common injury in distance runners, these muscles serve multiple important roles.

Luke Nelson
May 31, 20221 min read
Should every run be hard?
A common error we see in recreational runners is doing too much of their running at a high intensity.

Luke Nelson
May 16, 20221 min read
Running shoes for knee pain
Knee pain is the most common running injury, so what can you put on your feet to help?


Luke Nelson
Apr 28, 20221 min read
Different calf strength qualities in runners
Did you know there are different types of calf strength?

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.

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 Nelson
Mar 7, 20221 min read
Shoe drop: what is best?
Shoe drop is the difference between the midsole height at the heel versus the height at the forefoot. So which height is best?


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


Luke Nelson
Feb 3, 20221 min read
Toe holes in shoes? How to prevent them
Repetitive pressure & rubbing from your big or little toe may cause small holes to appear on the upper of your shoes, what does this mean?

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

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!

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...

Luke Nelson
Dec 2, 20211 min read
The most effective Calf & Achilles management podcast
Luke recently featured on the Run Smarter podcast chatting all about his favourite muscle group: the calves!

Luke Nelson
Nov 16, 20212 min read
Is running bad for the hips?
We should all know by now that running does NOT lead to wear & tear of the knees. But what about the hip joints?

Luke Nelson
Oct 5, 20211 min read
Ankle sprain podcast
Rolled ankle? Tweaked ankle? Ankle sprains are the most common lower limb musculoskeletal injury suffered by those playing sports

Luke Nelson
Oct 4, 20211 min read
Does changing running technique prevent injury?
In this blog, we discuss the findings of a recent study that answered this exact question
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