Periodisation 101: How to Structure your Rehab for Success with Dr Claire Minshull
Jul 5, 2023
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Periodisation in clinical practice simplifies training for improved patient outcomes.
Tailoring rehabilitation programs based on specific goals and priorities optimizes patient care effectiveness.
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Understanding Periodisation in Clinical Practice
Periodisation, commonly used in sports, is a valuable concept in clinical settings. It involves simplifying training or rehabilitation programs into smaller, manageable blocks. This approach aids in decision-making by setting priorities based on what needs focus at each stage. By concentrating on specific functional elements sequentially, practitioners can optimize gains without overwhelming patients. Claire Minshaw highlights the importance of periodisation for achieving specific goals effectively in clinical practice.
Applying Periodisation to Patient Rehabilitation
Periodisation extends beyond sports to benefit non-athlete populations like osteoarthritis patients. By identifying key areas for improvement, such as strength, balance, or tissue tolerance, a hierarchy of priorities can be established. Tailoring training programs based on physiological adaptations needed and available time frames maximizes outcomes. Periodisation streamlines patient interventions, helping practitioners objectively track progress and modify strategies for optimal results.
Simplicity and Efficacy in Periodisation
Simplicity is key in applying periodisation to patient care, avoiding complexity that may deter implementation. Focusing on fundamental concepts and simplifying training models can lead to significant improvements in outcomes. By keeping interventions straightforward and addressing priorities effectively, practitioners can enhance patient compliance and results. Periodisation offers a structured approach to treatment that optimizes the input-output equation for both practitioners and patients, ultimately improving rehabilitation efficacy.
In this episode with Dr Claire Minshull we discuss what the concept of periodisation is and how you can use this within your own clinical practice. Claire dives into neurological and morphological considerations to factor into your rehab to enhance a patient’s rehabilitation program. In addition she discusses specificity vs non-specificity in rehabilitation.
Claire is one of the most highly respected and research active rehabilitation and conditioning specialists in the UK. She has worked in the field of sports medicine and health for 20 years as a Senior Lecturer, Researcher, Consultant and as a Practitioner. Claire’s area of expertise means that she uniquely spans the gap between the physiology of conditioning and physiotherapeutic rehabilitation. She is Principal Researcher at the RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital and Director of Get Back To Sport.