Alan Hazlett (British Olympic Association Physiotherapist – Intensive Rehab Unit)

Episode 40: Andy McDonald chats to Physiotherapist Alan Hazlett. Alan works at the British Olympic Intensive Rehabilitation Unit. Alan functions as a part of the English Institute of Sport , BOA and UK athletics. He has previously enjoyed roles at the English RFU, Reading Football Club and Sport Wales. This episode will focus primarily on how the Intensive Rehabilitation Unit functions to support elite athletes during injury followed by with some educational content from Vald Performance on Dynamic Strength Index.

In this episode Andy & Alan discuss:

  • Alan’s background
  • The British Intensive Rehabilitation Unit
      • Communication
      • Patient journey
  • Evidence Based Practise
  • Art v Science
    • https://sportperfsci.com/sports-science-medicine-are-we-losing-the-art-in-the-science/

Vald Performance Education Feature:

  • Dynamic Strength Index

Where you can find Alan:

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About the Author
Andy is the Host / Co-Founder of Inform Performance and a dual qualified Physiotherapist / Strength & Conditioning Coach. Andy is based in Philadelphia & works for Total Performance who provide a multi-faceted, elite level diagnostic, rehabilitation and performance service. Delivered by a team of world leading specialists to organisations in the NBA, NFL, English Premier League, the LTA and England Rugby.