From injury
to race day.
Being cleared to exercise is not the same as being ready to train. And being ready to train is not the same as being ready to race. Most athletes re-injure themselves in the gap between "cleared by physio" and "back to full training" — because nobody is managing the bridge between the two.
The Return to Sport program closes that gap. It combines physiotherapy and coaching under one roof — so the same person who knows your injury also knows your training load. No referrals. No information lost in translation.
Every phase has clear criteria for progression. You don't advance because time has passed — you advance because your tissue, your load tolerance, and your movement quality have met the standard. This is what prevents the repeat injury.
The phases
Reduce pain and protect the tissue while introducing controlled load to drive healing. The goal is not rest — it's the right amount of load at the right time.
Progressive loading to rebuild the strength, range, and tissue tolerance needed for sport-specific demands. Cross-training maintains fitness while protecting the injury site.
Criteria-based reintroduction of running or multisport training. Load is monitored closely — ACWR kept in the safe zone throughout this phase.
Full return to training volume and intensity. Race strategy if applicable. Recurrence prevention strategies built into ongoing programming.