From achilles rupture to Olympic glory in 7 months – John Jackson Team GB Bobsleigh

October 27, 2022 | Comments Off on From achilles rupture to Olympic glory in 7 months – John Jackson Team GB Bobsleigh

Here is a great plot for a sports adventure film – an athlete is training hard for winter Olympic glory – the games are a mere 7 months away. But then disaster strikes – he suffers a bad Achilles rupture.  His only chance of recovering and competing in the timeframe is choosing pioneering surgery, (although…

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Golfer Paul Lawrie on winning the Open, ankle surgery, rehab and a remarkable recovery

February 23, 2022 | Comments Off on Golfer Paul Lawrie on winning the Open, ankle surgery, rehab and a remarkable recovery

Golfer Paul Lawrie talked to us about the dedication it took to win The Open in 1999 but also how his very tough training regime led to a serious ankle problem that eventually threatened to end his career. An opportune meeting with Physiotherapist Stuart Barton in a queue for coffee led to surgery with Professor…

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