27/07/2025
I started working with Rich in November for a disc injury following assessment and imaging from his physio Mark at Sheen Physiotherapy. We made a phased rehab plan with criteria for progression, actively managed his training volumes and priorities with coaching staff and overall tried to focus on what he was able to do now rather than what he couldn’t do yet. Training with his mates and fellow rehabbing athletes was a high priority as well as trying to maintain condition. We experimented with what his back could tolerate along the way and were delighted when it went right and developed a great back up plan for when it went less right. I am so extremely pleased for him and the results he has achieved this season, but most proud of the way he remained so cheerful (even when it was pretty grim!) and is now so confidently able to manage his back himself. Gold at World Rowing U23 World Champs is just the absolute cherry on the top. Well done Rich! Graphic is from Sports injury, prevention and rehabilitation Knowles,B 2016
