Some aspects of rehab really are this simple

Graded exposure is often the most important part of a rehab program for both acute and chronic conditions. The idea is straightforward: gradually load the injured tissue — whether muscle, tendon, ligament, nerve or bone — and increase that load as tolerated to improve tolerance and desensitise the area.

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A practical example from my own rehab: I’m working on load tolerance for a foot injury related to an old fracture that was recently re‑aggravated. Rather than overthinking it, I’ve used a simple drill — kicking a heavy bag — to retrain the foot to tolerate impact. The key is dosing. Track the number of kicks and the approximate force of each strike, then slowly increase volume and intensity over days and weeks according to how the foot responds.

This approach is specific, measurable and repeatable. Combine it with good technique, sensible rest and appropriate adjuncts (mobility, strength, pain management) and you’ll often get better, faster, than you expect.

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