Structuring the daily progression from return-to-run to full team integration
Buchheit M, Balaña O, Ogden A, Saniel G & Harries S. Structuring the daily progression from return-to-run to full team integration. Sport Perf & Science Reports, #251 v1, Feb 2025.
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Structuring the Return to Play: A Practical Framework for Sport Practitioners
How do you safely transition an injured player from early running to full team training? Despite the prevalence of muscle and joint injuries in elite sport, clear frameworks for return-to-run progression remain limited.
In this new paper, we offer a practical, adaptable model built around training microcycles, injury-specific loading strategies, and real-world team demands. It emphasizes phase-based progression, the role of muscle fiber typology, and the importance of matching team-specific intensity—not just volume.
For physios, rehab specialists, and performance coaches navigating complex returns to play, this hopefully provides a grounded starting point—not a rigid protocol.
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