BLD Education

That one client whose inner ankle pain just won’t resolve?

It’s a frustratingly common scenario.

Before you push through another painful calf raise, you need to rule out, or manage - a tibialis posterior tear.

This framework breaks down the 3-phase clinical approach, from initial stress reduction to return-to-performance loading.

Protocols, progression criteria, and when to refer out - all in one place.

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Olympic lifts OR alternatives for power development? 🏋️

We asked expert coaches and checked the current research 📖

The answer isn’t what most coaches think. Here’s the evidence-based decision framework that matches the right tool to the right athlete every time ✅

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Your client’s shoulder blade ‘doesn’t sit right’ on the bench ❌

You tried scapular exercises - minimal improvement 🤷🏻‍♂️

Here’s what expert rehab specialists (Vikas PT, Raffie AT, Daniel S&C) check first: the ribcage 🩻

Research shows thoracic positioning predicts shoulder function more than scapular strength alone 🥼

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Grade 2 hamstring tear early rehab from expert physios and strength coaches 🩼

Most coaches either rest too much (delayed healing) or load too soon (re-injury) 😵‍💫

Here’s the systematic first-week protocol: blood flow through light aerobic work + submaximal isometrics 📶

Real case, real protocols, real timeline. 💻

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Most coaches don’t understand the difference between yielding exercises for pain relief vs building tissue capacity

Here’s the research-backed framework: long holds for analgesia, short high-intensity bursts for tendon stiffness 📶

Stop using the wrong protocol for your goal ❌

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Stop prescribing meditation to every stressed client ❌

Research shows resistance training is actually more effective for diagnosed anxiety disorders than traditional relaxation methods 🏋️‍♂️💪

Here’s the evidence-based framework for matching stress management strategies to client personality and adherence patterns

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