Optimal timing of return to running is a critical clinical decision. This presentation will examine a criteria-based framework designed to strengthen clinical decision-making and support a progressive return to running pathway.
It will explore the key biomechanical demands on the calf muscle complex during running and their implications for performance and rehabilitation; the role of clinical and performance testing in determining return to running readiness; and practical applications for clinicians to guide safe, individualised return to run progressions.
Mr Evan Jeanguyot is an Australian Titled Sport and Exercise Physiotherapist currently working at Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha, Qatar. He brings over 14 years of experience in elite sport, with previous roles at the NSW Institute of Sport and multiple Australian National Sporting Organisations.
Evan is currently completing a PhD focused on the clinical progression and performance metrics associated with calf muscle strain injuries, and he co-leads Aspetar’s Bone Stress Injury Group.
His previous appointments include working with the Australian Rowing, Athletics, and Men’s Hockey Teams, as well as the Australian Young Matildas Football Team. In 2021, he was part of the Australian Paralympic Team at the Tokyo Games, and in recognition of his contributions to sport, he was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2023.
Mr Jeanguyot also consults to professional and Olympic sports teams worldwide, with a particular focus on complex lower limb injuries and high-performance rehabilitation strategies.
