VALDCAST Taylor Evernden: Bridging Rehab and Performance Through Data, Culture and Care
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Dec 18, 2025 Taylor Evernden, Co-founder of ORKA Performance and strength & conditioning coach who blends rehab and sport performance. He discusses making return-to-performance more holistic and data-driven. He outlines ORKA’s criteria-based rehab-to-performance handover. He covers testing with force plates and scaling multi-site culture, plus why relationships and critical thinking matter.
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RTP Moves From Linear To Holistic
- Return-to-performance has shifted from linear steps to a holistic, systems-based process.
- Objective data now provides direction and pressure-testing for rehab decisions.
Use Criteria And Early Introductions For Handover
- Integrate physio and performance teams so either can carry the athlete through stages.
- Use criteria-based handovers plus early introductions to ease the athlete's transition.
Keep Physio In The Loop Post-Transition
- Keep the tending physiotherapist involved after transition for red-flag checks.
- Reintroduce physio rapidly if swelling or unexpected pain appears during performance phases.
