The Running Explained Podcast

s3/e27 Calves & Achilles Tendons with Luke Nelson (@sportschiroluke)


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Let's learn all about our calves nd Achilles tendons and how important they are for running! Sports Chiropractor Luke Nelson (@sportschiroluke) joins the show today to teach us all about our calves!

-The structure of our calves: what are the key muscles?

- What role do our calves play when we run?

-Common calf-related issues runners face: tightness, muscle cramps, etc

-The Achilles tendon and what it does

-Common Achilles-related injuries

-What can runners do to help make our calves as strong and functional as possible?

-And more!

Luke Nelson is a titled Sports & Exercise Chiropractor, who has worked in private practice in Melbourne, Australia for 20 years.  He has presented widely across Australia & Internationally, on various sporting injury-related topics, primarily focused on running. A keen fitness enthusiast himself, Luke has completed 7 marathons, an ultra-marathon and 2 Iron Man triathlons. Luke fulfils a number of committee roles including Past President & current Education chair of Sports Chiro Australia and Vice-chair of Sports Medicine Australia Victorian committee. His postgraduate qualifications include International Sports Chiropractic Practitioner, Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Chiropractic, Masters of Sports Science, ASCA Level 1 Strength coach & Athletics Australia Level 1 Recreational runner coach. Luke was recently awarded the 2022 ACA Chiropractor of the Year for his services to the profession.

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