The Elevated Athlete Podcast

The Ultimate ACL Podcast - Episode 3 (Late Stage)

Download the FREE Ebook here 👇 🔗 https://elevatespeedrehab.com/the-acl-operating-system/ 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

The Ultimate ACL Podcast - Episode 2 (Mid Phase)

Download the FREE Ebook here 👇 🔗 https://elevatespeedrehab.com/the-acl-operating-system/ 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

The Ultimate ACL Podcast - Episode 1 (Early Stage)

Download the FREE Ebook here 👇 🔗 https://elevatespeedrehab.com/the-acl-operating-system/ 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

Simon Harries - Rethinking ACL Rehab: The Performance Rehab Approach.

The Elevated Athlete Podcast - The 5D Calf System with Romain Tourillon

The Elevated Athlete Podcast with Colin Griffin

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.

The Elevated Athlete Podcast with Fearghal Kerin

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!

Episode 21 - Bob Stewart. British & Irish Lions Head Physio. Managing PCLs in chaotic environments!

EPISODE 20 - RICH CLARKE. ALL THINGS CHANGE OF DIRECTION & AGILITY MYTHS!

Episode 19 - RUNNING, INJURIES & PROFILING! JAMES WILD.

EPISODE 18 - DEREK HANSEN. THE 10x10 PROTOCOL & OTHER WORDLY WISDOM!

EPISODE 17 - STOP MAKING IT SO COMPLICATED! STU McMILLAN.

Episode 16: THE HAMSTRING CONUNDRUM....AND HOW TO SOLVE IT. FEARGHAL KERIN.

EPISODE 15 - Lachlan Wilmot. Lessons learnt from pro sport to private sector.

Episode 14 - Chris Lowe. Nutrition 101s and Fueling Rehab.

Episode 13 - LES SPELLMAN. SPEED ISN'T EVERYTHING.

Episode 12 - IT'S ALL IN THE HIPS.

Episode 11 - FRIENDS & FOES. ANTHONY WATSON & OLLIE LAWRENCE.

Today I am joined by England Rugby players Anthony Watson & Ollie Lawrence. In this open and reflective episode, the lads talk all things high performance and what they feel makes a high performance environment. We also discuss what makes a great coach, what training they need to feel at their best and what keeps them pushing for more as professional athletes. Whether you're an athlete or a coach, this episode will have something in it for you to take away.

Episode 10 - TOM TOMBLESON. COACHING ENGLAND, COACHES EYE & THE DEATH OF M.A.S CONDITIONING!

Todays conversation is with world class performance coach Tom Tombleson. As a previous professional rugby player, Tom has spent the last decade refining his craft as the lead performance coach for England Rugby. In this conversation we dive into understanding how to prepare an International Rugby Team for the demands of high level competition, including valuable insights into Englands preparation prior to their 2019 World Cup Final. We also get into detail on coaches eye; how you can develop it and use it in the field. Finally we talk on all things conditioning and bucketing players for success. This is a fantastic conversation and a must listen for all performance coaches out there. Grab your notepad - this one is jam packed full of insight!

Episode 9 - IS YOUR INJURY THE VICTIM...OR THE CULPRIT?

In this episode I talk about my own rehab journey as I rehab my Patella Tendon following a plyometric mishap! I talk about phases, weekly structure and using my own (very simple) assessment scale to determine progress. I also have a think about what I think is a heavily underrated element of athlete rehab - communication. What needs to be communicated? What doesn't? And how does this make my life easy as a rehab coach. And finally I touch on identifying whether the injury in front of you is a victim or culprit and how we can approach rehab with this mindset to solve problems for our athletes and return them back to sport injury free.