The Elevated Athlete Podcast

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EPISODE 3

In this final part of the 3 part podcast series Al, Simon & Chris talk through all things late stage and answering the all important question: "how do we transition our athletes back to sport BETTER?" 

 → Coaches Eye: The Usual Suspects of ACL Rehab

 → Drill Design - How to make it real 

 → The Fast > Fit > Skilled Framework - a Holistic Approach to Rehab

→ Energy System Development in ACL Rehab

 → Workload management framework & RTT Framework

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EPISODE 2

Al, Simon & Chris dive into everything mid stage in part 2 of this 3-part podcast.

In this episode:
 → The RFD Gap - what is it and how do we fix it? 
 → Understanding the role of the knee within ACL Rehab changes EVERYTHING! 
 → Our ACL specific jump & plyo framework

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EPISODE 1

Al, Simon and Chris kick off War on ACLs — why the numbers aren't moving, and why that's a practitioner problem, not an athlete problem.

In this episode:
 → The Performance Rehab Triad
 → Acute phase non-negotiables
 → Kickstarting the ACL journey
 → The Loading Ladder — how to load appropriately at the right stage

Most calf injuries go beyond simple muscle tears- they involve complex tendon structures that shape recovery. Colin Griffin explains how understanding tendon anatomy, imaging (MRI/ultrasound), and strain data leads to more precise rehab.

The episode outlines a clear progression: build capacity, apply targeted loading for tendon remodelling, then return to sport using performance KPIs like force and resilience. It emphasises tailoring rehab to the athlete, injury type, and sport demands-while warning that ignoring tendon detail and timing increases re-injury risk.

A practical, science-backed guide for optimising calf and Achilles recovery.

Unlock the secrets to precise hamstring rehab with expert Fearghal Kerin. This episode explores advanced assessment techniques, identifying true injury causes, and building targeted training and testing protocols.

Learn his proven frameworks, including the GAR system, which emphasises understanding injury history. Discover how he interprets MRI findings, differentiates injury grades, and tailors rehab to each athlete.

The discussion also covers anatomical diagnosis, functional testing, coaching nuances for better muscle activation, and practical strategies like eccentric training, symptom management, and return-to-run progressions. 

You don't want to miss this!