The GB Sports Performance Podcast

S4 Ep12 - ACL Rupture to Surgery: What Actually Happens with Jaz Naylor

The GB Sports Performance Podcast

Show Notes

Today I’m joined by Jaz Naylor, rugby player and strength coach, to talk about her recent ACL and meniscus rupture, the reality of early rehab, and the mental side of being sidelined from sport.

We cover: How her injury happened

The biggest mistakes athletes make after ACL injury

What pre-hab looks like before surgery

Training around injury

The mental challenge of losing sport and routine

Why support systems matter during recovery

If you’re going through an injury, rehab, or return-to-sport journey, this episode is a honest conversation about staying patient, rebuilding properly, and focusing on what you can control.

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