The Rehab Runway Podcast

🎙️ The Rehab Runway: From the Treatment Room

to the Track

Hosted by Sports & Exercise Chiropractor Luke Nelson

Welcome to The Rehab Runway — the podcast where running meets rehab.

Join Sports & Exercise Chiropractor, running coach, and strength coach Luke Nelson as he takes you from the treatment room to the track, exploring the science and stories behind running performance, injury rehab, and athlete resilience.

Whether you’re a runner chasing your next PB or a health professional looking for evidence-based insights, this show will help you bridge the gap between injury and performance.

💡 What You’ll Learn

Evidence-based insights into running biomechanics, injury prevention, and rehabilitation
Practical tips for coaches and clinicians working with runners
Expert breakdowns of research on tendinopathy, strength training, and performance
Real-world stories from athletes and health professionals in the running community

👟 About the Host

Luke Nelson is a Sports & Exercise Chiropractor, running coach, and strength coach based in Melbourne, Australia.

For nearly two decades, he’s helped everyone from first-time runners to elite athletes move better, recover stronger, and perform at their best. Through his work at Health & High Performance, Luke combines clinical expertise with a deep passion for education, research translation, and community connection.

📱 Follow Luke on Instagram: @sportschiroluke

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Ep 5: Masters Runners – Stronger, Smarter, and Still Getting Faster

Masters runners are the fastest-growing group in distance running, yet they experience higher rates of injury, late-race fade, and inconsistent training. In this episode of The Rehab Runway Podcast, Luke dives deep into the science and practical realities of running after 40, unpacking how ageing affects muscle, tendon, bone, hormones, recovery, and durability.

This episode is designed for runners who want to keep improving beyond 40, and health professionals working with masters athletes who want to move beyond a wear and tear narrative.

Ep 4: Gamechangers in Running Rehab: Lessons from The Running Physio, Tom Goom

In this episode, Luke chats with Tom Goom (The Running Physio) about the biggest gamechangers in running rehab. They cover how Tom’s approach has evolved, the key shifts in load management, the role of strength training, return-to-run essentials, and the most common myths and mistakes seen in running injuries. Tom also shares practical tips for runners and clinicians, insights into the future of running rehab, and key resources