{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Behind The Best","title":"Inside Elite Sport: How Top Athletes Really Recover From Injury","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2813,"description":"\nElite Athlete Injury: Rehabilitation, Recovery, and Return to Play\n\nIn this episode of Behind the Best by Fortius Clinic, host Talia Lazarus is joined by sports knee surgeon Andy Williams and foot and ankle sports surgeon James Calder to explore what really happens behind the scenes when an elite athlete is injured. Drawing on decades of experience treating Olympic athletes, Premier League footballers, and elite competitors across multiple sports, they discuss the clinical decisions, rehabilitation, teamwork, and pressures that shape an athlete’s journey back to competition.\n\nThe conversation explores why returning to play is about much more than simply counting the weeks since surgery. Andy and James discuss how clinical evidence, physical testing, psychological readiness, rehabilitation, and an athlete’s confidence all contribute to deciding when it is safe to return, while highlighting the pressures athletes and medical teams can face from clubs, coaches, managers, and the athletes themselves.\n\nThis episode also explores:\nWhat happens in the crucial first 24–48 hours after an elite athlete sustains an injury\nWhy being pain-free does not necessarily mean an athlete is ready to compete\nThe pressures surrounding return to play, from athletes and families to clubs, managers, and national teams\nWhat elite sport has taught Andy and James about rehabilitation, evidence-based treatment, and personalised care\nHow research and experience gained from treating elite athletes can improve outcomes for patients of all abilities\nThrough clinical expertise, research, and first-hand experience, Talia, Andy and James highlight that successful recovery is about far more than surgery alone. From careful decision-making and multidisciplinary teamwork to patient-specific rehabilitation and knowing when not to rush, the principles used in elite sport can benefit anyone recovering from injury. Tune in for an insight into the realities of returning to sport, and how evidence-based,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/DYx8UQjUoX4n5O9tE39ykz5DpK80i7O0t4rqcv9Kk80/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82YTI4/YTU4ZTE4ZmUwYjE0/MDcwMTczYmE2Y2Vj/Y2I3OS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}