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Return to Play Case Study Module #2: Achilles Rupture

RTP Case Study Achilles Rupture
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Coach Danny Foley presents a case study on the return to play process for Olympic discus thrower Rachel Dincoff, explaining the assessments, exercises, and technologies used to support her program in recovering from an Achilles rupture.

What does the restorative strength training process look like for an Olympic athlete in the midst of return to play from a career-threatening injury?

In this case study module, Coach Danny Foley takes us inside his role in that effort as he works with elite discus thrower Rachel Dincoff. After competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Dincoff suffered an Achilles rupture while training for the 2024 Paris games that required a trio of surgical procedures.

For Foley, the process begins with what he terms subjective understanding with objective knowing. “What I mean by that,” Foley says, “Is we need to equally understand the athlete for who they are and the human side of who they are as well as having our objective criteria for decision making and programing.”

The subjective side involves conversation, soft-tissue work, feedback, keen observation, and other coaching considerations. Supporting the “objective knowing,” Foley integrates performance data from Hawkin Dynamics force plates as a key tool to support or confirm decision-making.

Watch the full webinar module below.


Video 1. Coach Danny Foley shares a case study of his restorative strength training process with Olympic discus thrower Rachel Dincoff.

We need to equally understand the athlete for who they are and the human side of who they are as well as having our objective criteria for decision making and programing,’ says @danny_ruderock. Share on X

If you missed the first module, our RTP Case Study series began with “Return to Play Case Study Module 1: High Ankle Sprain for Football.” Each installment can be watched independently, and that debut episode covered KPIs, a training overview, and the implementation of force plate data into the RTP model for a D1 defensive end recovering from a high ankle sprain.

Since you’re here…
…we have a small favor to ask. More people are reading SimpliFaster than ever, and each week we bring you compelling content from coaches, sport scientists, and physiotherapists who are devoted to building better athletes. Please take a moment to share the articles on social media, engage the authors with questions and comments below, and link to articles when appropriate if you have a blog or participate on forums of related topics. — SF


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  • Danny Foley is the CEO and co-founder of Rude Rock Human Performance and now entering his twelfth year in the human performance industry. With a wide spectrum of work experience and skillsets, Danny operates interchangeably as a strength coach, performance therapist, and educator. Danny recently relocated his company to San Diego, CA and is now working as an independent contractor specializing in return to play and injury restoration cases with professional athletes and Navy SEAL personnel across southern California. Danny has developed a strong reputation within the field as a fascia and injury expert, having written hundreds of articles, published several cutting-edge continuing education courses, and presented all over the country. Danny has developed strong organizational relationships with ALTIS, Sports Academy, and Spellman Performance, and has been a prominent contributor for SimpliFaster, the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), and Sportsmith for several years. Previously, Danny spent three years in Texas as an independent contractor where he worked predominantly with professional athletes and return to play cases. Prior to Texas, he spent six years as the Head Strength Coach at Virginia High Performance (VHP). Through his time at VHP he worked extensively with Naval Special Warfare and Special Operations Command personnel (SEALs). Throughout this time Danny became very proficient working with complex injuries, post-concussion and traumatic brain injury cases, and high demand circumstances for retired and active-duty military personnel. Danny received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Exercise Science from Old Dominion University. He currently holds certifications through the NSCA (CSCS*D) and is in the process of finishing his Massage Therapy License. Danny has high aspirations to continue building his work resume and reputation within professional sports and the Special Operations communities.

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Return to Play Case Study Module #2: Achilles Rupture

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Summary

Coach Danny Foley presents a case study on the return to play process for Olympic discus thrower Rachel Dincoff, explaining the assessments, exercises, and technologies used to support her program in recovering from an Achilles rupture.

What does the restorative strength training process look like for an Olympic athlete in the midst of return to play from a career-threatening injury?

In this case study module, Coach Danny Foley takes us inside his role in that effort as he works with elite discus thrower Rachel Dincoff. After competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Dincoff suffered an Achilles rupture while training for the 2024 Paris games that required a trio of surgical procedures.

For Foley, the process begins with what he terms subjective understanding with objective knowing. “What I mean by that,” Foley says, “Is we need to equally understand the athlete for who they are and the human side of who they are as well as having our objective criteria for decision making and programing.”

The subjective side involves conversation, soft-tissue work, feedback, keen observation, and other coaching considerations. Supporting the “objective knowing,” Foley integrates performance data from Hawkin Dynamics force plates as a key tool to support or confirm decision-making.

Watch the full webinar module below.


Video 1. Coach Danny Foley shares a case study of his restorative strength training process with Olympic discus thrower Rachel Dincoff.

We need to equally understand the athlete for who they are and the human side of who they are as well as having our objective criteria for decision making and programing,’ says @danny_ruderock. Share on X

If you missed the first module, our RTP Case Study series began with “Return to Play Case Study Module 1: High Ankle Sprain for Football.” Each installment can be watched independently, and that debut episode covered KPIs, a training overview, and the implementation of force plate data into the RTP model for a D1 defensive end recovering from a high ankle sprain.

Since you’re here…
…we have a small favor to ask. More people are reading SimpliFaster than ever, and each week we bring you compelling content from coaches, sport scientists, and physiotherapists who are devoted to building better athletes. Please take a moment to share the articles on social media, engage the authors with questions and comments below, and link to articles when appropriate if you have a blog or participate on forums of related topics. — SF


Author

  • Danny Foley is the CEO and co-founder of Rude Rock Human Performance and now entering his twelfth year in the human performance industry. With a wide spectrum of work experience and skillsets, Danny operates interchangeably as a strength coach, performance therapist, and educator. Danny recently relocated his company to San Diego, CA and is now working as an independent contractor specializing in return to play and injury restoration cases with professional athletes and Navy SEAL personnel across southern California. Danny has developed a strong reputation within the field as a fascia and injury expert, having written hundreds of articles, published several cutting-edge continuing education courses, and presented all over the country. Danny has developed strong organizational relationships with ALTIS, Sports Academy, and Spellman Performance, and has been a prominent contributor for SimpliFaster, the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), and Sportsmith for several years. Previously, Danny spent three years in Texas as an independent contractor where he worked predominantly with professional athletes and return to play cases. Prior to Texas, he spent six years as the Head Strength Coach at Virginia High Performance (VHP). Through his time at VHP he worked extensively with Naval Special Warfare and Special Operations Command personnel (SEALs). Throughout this time Danny became very proficient working with complex injuries, post-concussion and traumatic brain injury cases, and high demand circumstances for retired and active-duty military personnel. Danny received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Exercise Science from Old Dominion University. He currently holds certifications through the NSCA (CSCS*D) and is in the process of finishing his Massage Therapy License. Danny has high aspirations to continue building his work resume and reputation within professional sports and the Special Operations communities.

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