Reverse Engineering the Rehab Process

A key approach to planning a rehabilitation process involves reverse engineering the desired outcomes based on the specific sport or activity the individual wishes to return to. For example, to prepare an athlete for tennis, one must analyze the various physical and perceptual demands of the sport, including sprinting, body positioning, and movement coordination. This method allows practitioners to break down each movement into components, ensuring that essential skills, like lunging and body control, are adequately addressed throughout the rehab program. By doing so, coaches can systematically prepare the athlete for the necessary movements and enhance their chances of a successful return to sport.