The Rehab Runway: From the Treatment Room to the Track

Women’s safety in running is not just a women’s issue. It is a running community issue. In this episode of The Rehab Runway, I’m joined by running coaches Isobel Tait from Peak Endurance and Emma-Rose from Run Joy Melbourne to discuss women’s safety in running, why it affects participation and training, and what all of us can do to help create safer running spaces. The conversation was prompted by...

Episode Description Most runners think injuries happen because of training errors. Too much mileage. Too much intensity. Not enough strength work. But what if the real issue isn't just training load? In this episode of The Rehab Runway, Luke explores the often-overlooked role of stress in running injuries. From work deadlines and poor sleep to travel, life events and emotional stress, we discu...

🎙️ Strength Training for Runners: What Actually Matters? Strength training has become one of the most talked-about topics in running performance and injury prevention. But despite the growing body of research, many runners are still left wondering what they should actually be doing in the gym, how often they should be doing it, and whether it will truly make them a better runner. In this episode o...

🎙️ Running Durability Explained: Why You Fall Apart Late in a Run Why do some runners completely fade late in races while others seem to hold pace deep into fatigue? In this episode of The Rehab Runway, I’m joined by sports physiologist, researcher, strength coach, and endurance coach Michele Zanini to unpack one of the most talked about emerging concepts in endurance performance: durability. We e...

🎙️ Does Running Build Strength? What It Actually Improves Does running actually build strength? 🏃 Or does it simply make you better at running? In this episode of The Rehab Runway, Luke explores one of the more debated topics in running rehab and performance: What physical qualities does running actually improve, and are there situations where running alone may not fully solve every problem for e...

Calf strains are one of the most common and recurrent injuries in runners, and how you load them during rehab is often the difference between a smooth return and repeated setbacks. In Part 2 of this series, I’m again joined by physiotherapist and researcher Brady Green to break down how to actually manage calf injuries from early stage rehab right through to return to running. We explore how loadi...

🎙️ Calf Strains Explained Part 1: Diagnosis, Classification and What Actually Matters Calf strains are one of the most common injuries in runners, yet they’re often poorly understood and frequently mismanaged. In this episode of The Rehab Runway, I’m joined by physiotherapist and researcher Brady Green to break down what is really going on when a runner “strains their calf” and how to approach dia...

🎙️ Plantar Heel Pain Explained: Load, Foot Strength and the Truth About Heel Spurs Plantar heel pain is one of the most common and frustrating injuries in runners, and one that is often misunderstood. In this episode of The Rehab Runway, I’m joined by podiatrist, strength coach, and researcher John Osborne to break down what is really going on with plantar heel pain and how to manage it effectivel...

Running injuries aren’t just physical. For many runners, injury threatens identity, routine, and self-worth. In Episode 8 of The Rehab Runway , Luke Nelson is joined by psychotherapist Freya Bronwin (Reframe Sessions) to explore the mental side of being sidelined, especially with longer-term setbacks like bone stress injuries. We discuss:🏃‍♂️ Why running becomes identity🧠 Fear of re-injury, hype...

Muscle cramps suck. But they’re probably not caused by what you think. In this solo episode of The Rehab Runway , Luke breaks down the research behind exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMC), including prospective Ironman and ultramarathon studies, lab-based cramp threshold trials, and emerging evidence on neuromuscular fatigue. We cover: • Why the dehydration and electrolyte model is incomplete•...

🎙️ Achilles Tendinopathy: What Actually Matters Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most common and frustrating injuries in runners and one of the most challenging conditions clinicians manage. In this episode of The Rehab Runway , Luke Nelson is joined by Peter Malliaras , world-renowned physiotherapist and tendon researcher, to cut through the confusion around Achilles tendon pain. Together, the...

Masters runners make up the fastest-growing group in distance running, yet they are also more likely to struggle with recurring injuries, late-race fade, and inconsistent training. Why does this happen, and more importantly, what can be done about it? In this episode of The Rehab Runway Podcast , we take a deep dive into the science and practice of masters running. We unpack how ageing changes mus...

In this bonus Q&A episode of The Rehab Runway , Luke is joined again by Tom Goom (The Running Physio) to answer real-world questions from runners dealing with common and often frustrating injuries. Tom shares practical, evidence-informed advice on managing femoroacetabular impingement while training for a marathon, navigating long-standing iliotibial band pain, and understanding the role of pa...

This week on The Rehab Runway , Luke sits down with one of the most influential voices in running rehab, Tom Goom , better known as The Running Physio . Tom has inspired clinicians and runners around the world with his evidence-based yet practical approach to treating running injuries. In this episode, Luke and Tom unpack the real gamechangers that have shaped how they both work with runners, from...

In this episode, Luke sits down with Chris Johnson , physical therapist, coach, and founder of Zeren PT and Performance , to break down the art and science of safely returning runners to the sport after injury. They explore what it truly means to “earn the right to run again,” the key criteria for reintroducing running, the common pitfalls made by both clinicians and athletes, and how to balance t...

Crossing the finish line is an incredible achievement — but what happens next is just as important. In this episode of The Rehab Runway , Luke Nelson dives into the science and psychology of marathon recovery , unpacking what really happens to your body and mind after 42.2 kilometres. Discover: 🏃‍♂️ The physiological toll of marathon running — muscle damage, inflammation, cardiac stress, and immu...

Is running bad for your knees and hips? 🦵🏃‍♂️ Luke Nelson (@sportschiroluke) breaks down the science showing running protects rather than damages your joints. Learn the truth about osteoarthritis, joint health, and why “clicking knees” aren’t a cause for panic. 💻 Read full show notes & references: https://www.healthhp.com.au/the-rehab-runway/episode-1-running-arthritis 🎙️ Hosted by Luke Nel...