The Show Up Fitness Podcast

Dr. Farnsworth Overcoming A Torn Achilles / Achilles Injuries

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May 20, 2025
Dr. Justin Farnsworth, a board-certified sports physical therapist with two decades of coaching under his belt, shares groundbreaking insights on Achilles injuries. He emphasizes that while injuries can't be entirely prevented, smart strategies can improve resilience. Dr. Farnsworth dismantles the outdated RICE protocol, advocating for compression and targeted isometrics instead. He also introduces heavy eccentric training and contralateral strength training as essential techniques for recovery and performance, all while challenging common misconceptions in injury management.
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ANECDOTE

Mentorship Shapes Career

  • Early career mentorship shaped Dr. Farnsworth's skillset significantly.
  • He emphasizes the value of learning live with expert practitioners over just textbooks.
INSIGHT

No True Injury Prevention

  • There is no true injury prevention, only risk mitigation.
  • Load management is often misunderstood and doesn't fully explain injury occurrences.
ADVICE

Train Calves Lengthened

  • Train calves in fully lengthened positions to mimic injury mechanisms.
  • The leaning landmine calf raise targets the calf with hip extension and ankle dorsiflexion.
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