ORKA Performance - MDT ACL Workflows & Developing a High Performance Facility

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Apr 28, 2025

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ANECDOTE

Founders' Collaborative Origin Story

Travis and Taylor met while working on a semi-pro soccer team, combining physiotherapy and strength coaching expertise.
Their complementary skills and shared vision led them to co-found ORKA Performance to fill a performance rehab gap in Calgary.

ADVICE

Start With Discovery and Mapping

Conduct a discovery call to ensure the rehab provider and athlete align on goals and expectations.
Map out the rehab journey on day one to build trust and guide the athlete through each rehab phase.

INSIGHT

Gaps Cause Early ACL Rehab Dropouts

High dropout rates around month three in ACL rehab highlight gaps in skill set and vision.
Private sector re-rupture rates are much higher than pro sports, underscoring the value of structured rehab frameworks.

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Episode 185: In this episode of the Inform Performance Podcast, hosted by Andy McDonald, we’re joined by Travis Gaudet and Taylor Evernden — two leaders in integrated rehab and performance systems.

Travis is a highly credentialed physiotherapist with a Master’s from Dalhousie University, a Fellowship with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT), and advanced certifications in IMS, acupuncture, diagnostic imaging, and manual therapy techniques. His work focuses on evidence-based rehab, injury reduction, and leveraging sport science analytics to help athletes truly return to performance.

Taylor is a Strength and Conditioning Coach and founder of ORKA Performance, with over a decade of elite-level coaching experience across the Premier League, NHL, MLS, CFL, and more. Holding a Master’s in Strength and Conditioning from Edith Cowan University, Taylor brings a high-performance, sport-specific lens to athlete development and is also a coach educator with Canada Soccer.

Topics Discussed:

Introduction to ORKA Performance and the founders’ backgrounds
Their ACL rehabilitation process and overall philosophy
Key phases of ACL rehab and metrics used to monitor progress
How they are revolutionizing traditional rehab protocols
The critical importance of objective testing in return-to-performance decisions
Navigating the unique challenges of the Canadian rehab landscape
Building a standout strength and conditioning model for post-rehab success
Major lessons learned from years of clinical and performance practice

Tune in for a deep dive into next-generation rehab and performance strategies that bridge science, therapy, and coaching to build resilient, elite athletes.

Where you can find Travis and Taylor: