John Cunningham

Pain to Performance with Trainwithjc

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A series of podcasts discussing all things pain, performance, injury and sport. This comes from someone who understands the point of view of the player, the coach and the clinician.

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John Cunningham

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ACL Series, Part 4: Return to Sport (or better, Return to Performance) 21.05.2026 20:29

Here, we discuss some of the considerations on return to play decision making, talking about how psychological readiness is underestimated, how to ensure you continue to progress long after coming back and the importance of a positive frame of mind after return.

ACL Series, Part 3: The main strength phase, when to return to running, the mental battles of the "middle stage" 14.05.2026 22:47

Here, we cover why the mid stage is so tough for so many athletes, when is it appropriate to return to running, what to expect on testing days and what mistakes are commonly made in this phase.

ACL Series, Part 2: Succeeding in the early post-op phase 04.05.2026 26:13

This episode covers what to expect in the first few weeks post ACL surgery, what your early post op goals might be, and how to avoid some of the common mistakes that many people make.

ACL Series, Part 1: How to nail your pre-op preparation 19.04.2026 19:46

ACL injuries are one of the most talked about injuries in sport. They can be devastating injuries. But they don't have to be. If you've just done your ACL and are potentially for surgery, how should you prepare? And why is pre-op preparation important?

Introduction: Who am I? 08.04.2026 2:45

A brief intro into what the podcast is about