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Michael Giakoumis - Gameplan for Hamstring Strains


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Episode 223: In this 1st episode of Gameplans - a collaboration between Gameplan & Inform Performance, Host Andy McDonald is joined by Michael Giakoumis the Head of Rehab at Manchester City FC.

Michael is an experienced sports physiotherapist with specialised expertise in complex hip, groin, and lower-limb muscle injuries, frequently providing second opinions for challenging cases. He has previously held roles at the Marylebone Health Group (MHG) in their specialist hip, groin, and muscle injury clinic, as well as within elite international athletics with British Athletics and across multiple other sports. 

In this episode, Michael Giakoumis shares his comprehensive framework to hamstring rehabilitation, emphasising the importance of understanding sport demands, individual variability, and systematic planning for effective recovery.

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Topics Discussed:

  • Framework for deconstructing football-specific demands.
  • Identifying hamstring strain co-actives
  • Phased approach to hamstring rehabilitation
  • Physical qualities and their role in rehab
  • Use of speed bounds and biomechanical demands
  • Individualized rehab based on injury severity and history
  • Monitoring and adjusting rehab objectives
  • Importance of interdisciplinary collaboration
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    Where you can find Michael Giakoumis:

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