23/05/2026
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Project‑Run decathlete moving through a targeted lower‑leg assessment session built around the unique, high‑load demands of decathlon—events that require explosive take‑off, high‑velocity sprinting, multidirectional control, and the ability to tolerate repeated impact across days of competition.
The session includes run‑specific ankle isometric testing on force plates to quantify plantarflexor strength and stiffness—critical for sprint acceleration, long jump take‑off, and pole vault approach mechanics.
Knee‑to‑wall test with checks dorsiflexion mobility, ensuring the recovering ankle can handle the deep shin angles seen in hurdles and javelin blocking.
Dynamic control is profiled through the Y Balance Test again made reliable and repeatable via the , highlighting how well the athlete stabilises in multiple planes—essential for transitioning between events with very different movement demands.
Power asymmetries are captured on the with a single‑leg countermovement jump, giving insight into how the injured limb is producing and absorbing force. The session finishes with a 5/1 RSI test to assess reactive strength—vital for sprinting, hurdles, and jumps.
Together, these measures create a precise, data‑driven map of the athlete’s readiness to return to the full decathlon load while guiding targeted rehab and performance progression.
For more on Alister and the other project: run athletes head to www.projectphysio.net/project-run or to the LINK IN THE BIO
Project: Physio | Redesigning Health, Wellness and Performance
