The Elevated Athlete Podcast
The podcast that dives into all things injury rehabilitation. We speak to world leading sports performance coaches and athletes to gain insight into cutting edge philosophies, practise as well as the human side of rehab from the athletes perspective.
If you're a rehab coach, athlete or simply interested in how the body adapts to injury, this podcast is for you.
The Elevated Athlete Podcast
The Elevated Athlete Podcast with Colin Griffin
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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.