Ep11 - Simon Harries Strategy - Revolutionise your Rehab with Running Frameworks

In this episode I am joined by Simon Harries, Head of Strength & Conditioning at NSWIS, and Founding Director of Performance Compass, a business focused on mentorship and consultancy for rehab-related matters.

We discuss the concept of a rehab running framework and its importance in safely and effectively returning athletes to play. Simon explains the evolution of rehab approaches and the need for flexibility and creativity in building a framework. Simon emphasises the importance of specificity in different sports and the consideration of injury profiles. We discuss common key performance indicators and criteria in rehab and categorising running drills. Simon also shares insights on structuring rehab phases, progressing intensity, using data in rehab, and determining return to play. He concludes by highlighting the importance of communication with coaching staff.

 

Some specific areas we delve into are:

• Definition of a Framework
• Evolution of Rehab Approaches
• Building a Rehab Running Framework
• Considering Injury Profiles
• Common KPIs and Criteria in Rehab
• Categorising Running Drills
• Progressing Intensity in Rehab
• Creating an Exercise Library
• Structuring Weekly Sessions
• Layering Volume and Intensity
• ....and so much more!

You can find out more about Simon via his LinkedIn profile here and he has permitted any listener wanting to reach out to do so via email:  simon@performancecompass.com.au

If you are interested in the Rehab Simplified Group Mentorship, you can access the programme details here and register your interest via this form to express interest in joining the next cohort in July!

If you'd like to read the article written by Simon for Sportsmith, you can access that here also!