Simon Wallace: Achilles Tendon Repair Rehab

About this episode

Simon Wallace discusses the rehabilitation process following Achilles tendon rupture and repair, emphasizing the importance of individualized recovery strategies.

Episode 219: In this episode of the Inform Performance Podcast, Andy McDonald is joined by Simon Wallace — Senior Physiotherapist at Aspetar Sports Medicine Hospital, where he leads the Foot, Ankle, and Calf rehabilitation team. With extensive experience across elite sport and high-performance environments, Simon has developed particular expertise in lower limb rehabilitation, specialising in complex foot and ankle injuries as well as recurrent thigh muscle issues. Prior to Aspetar, Simon spent over a decade working in professional rugby, including serving as Medical Lead & Head Physiotherapist at Leicester Tigers. Throughout the episode, Simon shares a detailed insight into the rehabilitation process following Achilles tendon rupture and repair, exploring how clinicians can effectively balance tissue healing, loading strategies, and athlete expectations throughout recovery. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the variability within Achilles rehab and why rigid timelines often fail to reflect the realities of individual recovery. The discussion also dives into the role of early-stage management post-surgery, common mistakes that can delay progress, and…

People in this episode

Host: Andy McDonald

Guest: Simon Wallace

Topics covered

• Achilles tendon rehabilitation
• lower limb injuries
• athlete recovery
• sports medicine
• physiotherapy
• strength training

Keywords

• Achilles tendon
• rehabilitation
• physiotherapy
• athlete expectations
• loading strategies
• strength training
• plyometric training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aspetar Sports Medicine Hospital, Leicester Tigers

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