Sports Medicine Project

Running Injuries w/ Luke Nelson #124

Sep 21, 2025
Luke Nelson, a renowned Sports & Exercise Chiropractor and running coach with over 20 years of experience, dives deep into running injuries. He shares insights on the evolution of chiropractic care towards active rehabilitation, emphasizing strength training for injury prevention. Luke discusses the use of plyometrics and isometrics for tendon rehab, effective communication with injured runners, and personalized training programs. He also highlights the importance of objective strength testing and shares his shoe preferences for optimal performance.
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INSIGHT

Blurring Professional Boundaries

  • Healthcare professions are converging: podiatry, chiropractic and physio now share much of the same knowledge and approaches.
  • Luke Nelson says this breakdown of silos benefits patients by delivering similar best-evidence care across professions.
ANECDOTE

From Fixer To Guide

  • Luke recounts starting his career heavy on manual therapy then feeling burdened by trying to 'fix' everyone.
  • Over time he shifted to guiding patients with rehab and strength work and stopped taking poor outcomes personally.
ADVICE

Make Strength Training Heavy And Supervised

  • Do supervised, challenging strength sessions tailored to the runner and aim close to failure for hypertrophy or strength gains.
  • Avoid light band work as a primary calf strengthening method; use heavier loading or gym alternatives where possible.
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