[Physio Discussed] Strength & conditioning in rehabilitation: key tips for clinicians with Dr Claire Minshull and Lachlan Wilmot

2025-10-22

In this episode, we dive into the topic of strength and conditioning in rehabilitation. We discuss:Ways to monitor athletes/patients during their rehabBest pieces of S&C equipment for physios to have in the clinicHow physios can improve their S&C prescriptionChallenges with loading in rehabThe role of rate of force development in rehabWant to learn more about strength and conditioning? Dr Claire Minshull recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called...

In this episode, we dive into the topic of strength and conditioning in rehabilitation. We discuss:

Ways to monitor athletes/patients during their rehab
Best pieces of S&C equipment for physios to have in the clinic
How physios can improve their S&C prescription
Challenges with loading in rehab
The role of rate of force development in rehab

Want to learn more about strength and conditioning? Dr Claire Minshull recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “The Practice-Changing Principles of Strength & Conditioning for Physios” where she goes into further depth on this topic.

👉🏻 You can watch her class now with our 7-day free trial - https://physio.network/masterclass-minshull

Dr Claire Minshull is an internationally respected tutor, researcher, and consultant specialising in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, strength and conditioning and neuromuscular training. She has a PhD in neuromuscular physiology and has worked extensively in academia, clinical practice, and elite sports. She is currently Visiting Professor at Leeds Beckett University and Claire’s expertise lies in bridging the gap between rehabilitation and performance, particularly in optimising muscle function.

Lachlan Wilmot is a leading strength and conditioning coach with over 20 years’ experience working across elite sport and athlete development. He spent 8 years as the Senior Athletic Performance Coach specialising in strength and power at the GWS Giants AFL Club based in Sydney, after previous involvement with the AIS-AFL Academy and NSW/ACT AFL Academy. He is now the Director of Coaching and Performance at Athletes Authority, co-leads performance for the NSW Swifts, and sits on the board of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.

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