Making A Runner

S2|E28 - DEEP DIVE - Understanding Lower Leg Injuries: Biomechanics, Training, and Personalised Approaches with Chiropractor and Pain Specialist, Martin Khoury


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Welcome to a brand new segment of MAR! As the name suggest, in this episode we take deeper look at the lower leg; what job it does to perform the action of running, why it gets injured and how to navigate pain.

We couldn't have chosen a better guest to help us unpack the subject. Martin is one of the best health care professionals of our time, his inquisitive nature and steadfast pursuit for answers in solving the puzzles of problems that people present with make for an excellent combination. Not only is he mega-smart, he also has an extensive running CV to boast.

In this conversation we cover:

03:32 Martin brings a unique perspective to health care.

06:43 Running as a physically demanding sport and why injuries happen.

9:45 the difference between pace injuries and volume injuries.

19:21 The nature of tendons and tendous injuries. 

22:13 Developing running maturity, tuning into body sensations and injury grading.

36:40 Managing calf strains.

41:47 Achilles injury and warning signs explained.

45:55 How eccentric load tendons heal.

51:22 Unpacking "shin splints".

55:23 Connecting to our deep muscles; awareness is key.

If you have ever struggled with pain and injury of the lower keg or would like to make sure you never do, this is a great place to start.

Enjoy!

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