Episode 153: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Simon Harries. Simon holds PhD and is the Head of Strength & Conditioning at the NSW Institute of Sport and has also worked at GSW Giants, Australian Rugby and Newcastle Knights. In this episode Andy & Simon discuss the opportunities available for coaches working in rehab roles, how to blend S&C and physio in rehab and his approach to return-to-running.

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Topics Discussed

• Rehabilitation Roles
• Delineation of Roles and Collaboration
• Planning the Return to Running
• Starting with a Technical Approach
• Incorporating Drills to Improve Running Technique

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Where you can find Simon:

• LinkedIn

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Our Team

• Andy McDonald
• Ben Ashworth
• Alistair McKenzie
• Dylan Carmody