In this episode, I’m joined once again by Dominik Theodorou, athletic trainer at Rasta Vechta, to explore how professional teams manage the return to competition after injury.

We take a deep dive into the full process — from early rehab to game readiness — and discuss the key phases, criteria, and real-life challenges of safely reintegrating athletes into high-performance environments.

Topics include:

• The stages of return to competition

• Communication between medical staff, coaches, and athletes

• Basketball-specific return strategies

• Practical insights from the pro level

🎙️ A must-listen for coaches, physios, and anyone working in sport performance.

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