Luke Madeley has completed studies at both Monash and Latrobe universities. In 2005, he completed a study on the effect of leg muscle endurance on athletes with exercise induced leg pain (shin splints). He is a passionate podiatrist with a focus on biomechanics and sports medicine. He has been awarded the brooks award for excellence in podiatric medicine, the Equus medical award and the Australian Podiatry Award for excellence in clinical podiatry.