Ep 57: Rehab/Reconditioning in Contact Field Sports (David Dwyer - Formerly Western Force Physical Performance Manager‪)‬ No Weak Links

On this episode I interviewed David Dwyer who has worked across multiple sports in different countries including with the Western Force in Super Rugby.
 
This episode touches on his experiences across the different sports/countries, but focuses on the rehab/reconditioning of contact field sports
 
Topics discussed…
What is was like working across multiple different sports in different countries.
His biggest takeaways from a professional perspective.
His biggest takeaways from a communication/cultural perspective.
What his main focuses are when a player gets injured.
What he considers when developing a plan for the player
He keeps the player as aerobically fit as he can during the injury period with training methods, etc.
What his progressions back into contact/collision/combat are following injury for a lower and upper limb injury.
How he integrates them back into drills and things he considers to determine readiness
What he does to feel comfortable allowing them to return to games.
 
You can follow/connect/contact David below…
 
Instagram: @davejd19
Email: daviddwyer@hotmail.com
 
 
 You can contact/follow me below…
 
Instagram: @coachpatrickwood
Twitter: @coachpattywood
Website: www.patrick-wood.com
 
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