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Beyond the Complex Calf Course: Applying the 5D Calf Rehabilitation Framework to Achilles Tendon Ruptures

An Achilles tendon rupture is often viewed as an isolated tendon injury. In reality, it represents a profound disruption of the entire calf–Achilles–foot complex, affecting tendon morphology, muscle architecture, neuromuscular output, elastic energy storage, and long-term athletic performance. While rehabilitation success is frequently defined by return-to-play timelines, persistent deficits in calf function, force production, stiffness, […]

Introducing the E-FMS (Elevate Functional Movement Screen) Part 2: See, Interpret, Do

Having introduced the E-FMS in Part 1 of this blog series, we’re now going to explore how we apply it in practise. Remember, the E-FMS is a general movement screen designed to give an initial snapshot of how someone moves as a whole. It allows movement to be observed in a controlled setting and helps […]

Introducing the E-FMS (Elevate Functional Movement Screen) Part 1: The Assessment

Human movement can be viewed through a simple lens: how effectively and efficiently force is managed. Every movement – whether walking, running, or lifting – involves forces being (a) produced within/applied to the body (b) transmitted through it and (c) redirected back into the environment. The term “kinetic chain” is often bandied around in the […]

The Elevate Loading Ladder – Part 2: Philosophy to Practice – A Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Philosophy only matters if it translates into action. The Elevate Loading Ladder is the practical framework that allows us to apply progressive strength training throughout the rehab process. It consists of five levels and two parallel threads, each addressing different but complementary aspects of initially developing stress capacity and latterly restoring and improving function. The […]

The Elevate Loading Ladder – Part 1: Why Progressive Strength Training Sits at the Heart of Injury Rehabilitation

When it comes to injury rehabilitation, one component that is often misunderstood – or, at least, poorly applied – is loading. For some practitioners, loading (resistance training) is seen as something to be excessively delayed or avoided for fear of compromising healing and risking further damage. For others, it ends up being reduced to a […]

Managing Early Progression During Hamstring Rehab: Why Some Rehabs Move Faster Than Others

Recently, I had a really good conversation with one of the coaches at an English Championship football club around a rehab case I’ve been working with them on. He’d been impressed, and honestly a little surprised, by how much progress the player had made after just two weeks of loading. At the same time, he […]