Rehab F$$K Ups - Part Two

About this episode

The episode discusses common mistakes in end-stage rehab and emphasizes the importance of structured exposure for successful return-to-sport.

Your patient is pain-free... Tests strong on the bed... And can hop and do all the other functional tests... So why do they break down 15 minutes into their first run? In my latest podcast episode, we explore one of the most common mistakes new graduate physio's make during end-stage rehab. You'll learn why hop tests and gym-based progressions don't automatically prepare patients for the demands of running and sport... And why structured exposure to load, speed, impact, fatigue, and sport-specific demands is essential for successful return-to-higher-level activity. If you've ever wondered why patients flare up despite "passing" rehab, this episode will help you rethink your approach and build more effective return-to-running and return-to-sport rehab plans. Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Rehab planning was not taught well at physio school. Hence why so many new grads struggle to do it! Want to learn how to properly plan and prescribe a rehab plan, for any injury, from start to finish, without the fear that patient symptoms will comeback? Then head here to find out how!

People in this episode

Host: Andy Barker

Topics covered

• rehab mistakes
• end-stage rehab
• return to running
• return to sport
• patient flare-ups
• rehab planning

Keywords

• rehab
• physio
• functional tests
• patient recovery
• sports demands
• rehab planning
• injury

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