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Mar 2025
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Tom Tombleson - Correcting Biomechanics:...

ANDY MCDONALD
About this episode

Episode 177: Join host Andy McDonald on our Inform Performance Podcast, for an in-depth conversation with Tom Tombleson, a renowned Strength & Conditioning Coach with extensive experience in professional rugby and elite sports. As a former professional rugby player and a lead Strength & Conditioning Coach for England Rugby, Australian Rugby Union, Manchester City FC, and GB Rugby 7’s, Tom shares expert perspectives on conditioning, rehabilitation, movement mechanics, and the evolving demands of high-performance sport.

 

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Topics Discussed 

  • Understanding Tendinopathy and Movement Mechanics
  • Case Studies in Athlete Rehabilitation
  • Navigating Movement Patterns in Athletes
  • Identifying Subtle Signs of Athletic Issues
  • Individualizing Player Preparation
  • Evolving Conditioning Strategies
  • Common Conditioning Approaches in Rugby
  • Leveraging Strengths in Conditioning
  • Minimum Standards & Metrics in Conditioning

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Where you can find Tom:

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