running technique | Health & HP

Luke Nelson

Jul 312 min read

What is the "Average" Running Gait?

Runners come in all shapes and sizes, and it's no surprise that each of us has a unique running style. So what is normal?

Luke Nelson

Jul 242 min read

The "Knee Window" of Running Gait

The "knee window" provides a quick and simple method to assess for increased pelvic drop, hip adduction, knee valgus, & a narrow step width

How Posture Affects Running Efficiency, Joint Loads, & Muscle Activity

Luke Nelson

Jul 242 min read

How Posture Affects Running Efficiency, Joint Loads, & Muscle Activity

Increasing your forward lean while running impacts your efficiency, joint loads, and muscle activity. Here’s what the research reveals

Luke Nelson

Mar 142 min read

Cadence: The FACTS

There is a lot of misinformation around running cadence, so let's clear a few things up in this blog

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

Oct 28, 20211 min read

UP, UP & Away: Tips for running uphill

Nothing brings a collective sigh amongst a group of runners like a steep hill ahead. So here are some tips to make hills your friends:...

Does changing running technique prevent injury?

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

Luke Nelson

Sep 30, 20211 min read

The many effects of increasing cadence

An advantage of changing running cadence (steps per minute), is that it has a wide-ranging impact on a number of different variables.

Luke Nelson

Sep 28, 20211 min read

3 tips for optimal arm swing

Runners, here are 3 tips for optimal arm swing 💪

Luke Nelson

Sep 26, 20212 min read

Does cadence change with running speed?

In this blog, we explore how running cadence changes with speed.

Should you change from heel striking to forefoot landing?

Trang Nguyen

Aug 31, 20211 min read

Should you change from heel striking to forefoot landing?

This is a common question I get asked, so in this blog, we discuss the findings from a recent study that answers this exact question.

Hamstring tendinopathy & Running technique

Luke Nelson

Aug 23, 20211 min read

Hamstring tendinopathy & Running technique

In this blog we discuss some of the running technique changes that can help relieve hamstring tendinopathy.

Luke Nelson

Jun 10, 20213 min read

4 tips for running with shin pain

Shin pain is common in runners, in this blog we cover our top 4 tips to keep you running!

How to maintain good running form with fatigue

Luke Nelson

Jun 1, 20212 min read

How to maintain good running form with fatigue

It is no secret that as fatigue sets in during a run, there are changes to running technique and loading forces. How can you maintain form?

Faded feedback for running gait retraining

Luke Nelson

Apr 29, 20211 min read

Faded feedback for running gait retraining

When learning a new skill, or changing your running gait, you will need more guidance at first, but then this feedback is gradually reduced.

Luke Nelson

Apr 29, 20214 min read

Running drills to improve your form

Running drills can be a great way to improve your running technique, and maybe even shave some precious seconds off your PB!

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.

Luke Nelson

Mar 31, 20212 min read

How Running technique may help ITB pain

Running gait retraining can be useful in the management of ITB pain. In this blog, we discuss some of the strategies that can be used

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