{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"Achilles Rupture Rehab - Early Stages with Simon Wallace","description":"Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Simon Wallace and His Background 03:12 Transitioning from Rugby to Aspotar 05:57 Understanding Achilles Rupture Rehabilitation 08:45 Surgical vs Non-Surgical Approaches to Achilles Injuries 12:08 Post-Operative Rehabilitation Strategies 15:02 Individualizing Rehabilitation Protocols 17:51 The Importance of Load Management in Rehab 20:47 Optimizing Recovery and Avoiding Common Pitfalls 24:12 Gradual Transition from Boot to Normal Activity 27:02 Utilizing Rocker Shoes and Custom Insoles 29:49 Loading Sessions and Their Frequency 32:55 High Strain Work and Recovery Techniques 36:51 Understanding Tendon Pain and Recovery Variability 42:13 Rehabilitation Strategies for Achilles Injuries 45:20 Assessing Strength Benchmarks in Recovery 51:24 Range of Motion and Dorsiflexion in Rehab 01:00:22 Exercise Selection for Early Stage Rehabilitation 01:09:45 Common Mistakes in Early Stage Rehab Takeaways Simon Wallace has a diverse background in physiotherapy, working with elite athletes. He emphasizes the technical aspects of tendon rehabilitation. Surgery for Achilles injuries may have better outcomes, but evidence is mixed. The early post-operative phase is crucial for successful rehabilitation. Individualized rehabilitation protocols are often lacking in practice. Walking may not provide optimal loading for tendon recovery. Strength markers in the gym are essential for transitioning out of the boot. Gradual transitions from boot to normal activity are important. Rocker shoes can help reduce load on the Achilles tendon during recovery. Regular monitoring of pain and function is key to successful rehabilitation. Pain isn't usually a big issue in Achilles tendinopathies. Fear of re-injury can hinder recovery progress. Gradual strength progression is crucial post-surgery. Dorsiflexion range of motion should be carefully managed. Exercise selection should prioritize safety and effectiveness. Common mistakes include rushing out of the boot too early. Tendon healing requires a balance of load and recovery. Isometric exercises are beneficial in early rehab stages. Monitoring pain and swelling is essential for progress. Understanding individual variability in recovery is key. Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/physiosimonwallace\/ Website: https:\/\/reload-ed.com Linkedin: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/simon-wallace-a80b8ab9\/ Email: simon.wallace@aspetar.com Notes:  https:\/\/jackedathlete.com\/podcast-180-achilles-rupture-rehab-early-stages-with-simon-wallace\/&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Jacked Athlete Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/jackedathlete.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/43438724\/height\/300\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"300\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/208028839"}