Dr. Trent Nessler

Dr. Trent Nessler Founder|Developer of ViMove+ AMI, ACL Play It Safe & BJJ blackbelt

The Athlete Lab - Sports Physical Therapy | Athletic Recovery | ACL Rehab & Prevention | MMA/BJJ Specialist

Dr. Nessler is an internationally recognized ACL injury prevention expert.

🔥 ATTENTION PARENTS of Athletes with ACL Reconstruction! 🔥The decision of WHEN to let your athlete return to sports afte...
03/16/2025

🔥 ATTENTION PARENTS of Athletes with ACL Reconstruction! 🔥

The decision of WHEN to let your athlete return to sports after ACL surgery is HUGE—yet so many rely on outdated science. ❌🏥

🚨 A recent systematic review (Wood et al., Am J Sport Med 2025) revealed a shocking truth: 50% of “healthy” individuals FAILED the isometric extension tests commonly used to clear athletes! Other key tests—like isokinetics and hop testing—often miss the mark too. The standard? Less than 10% limb symmetry index (LSI) between right and left. But symmetry alone isn’t enough!

⚡ That’s exactly why we developed ViMove+ AMI—a game-changer in return-to-sport testing! ⚡

💡 Here’s why it’s different:
✅ It measures not just symmetry, but also movement quality during high-demand tasks.
✅ Because an athlete can be symmetrically bad—and that’s NOT good enough!

At The Athlete Lab, we use ViMove+ AMI as part of our cutting-edge rehab and return-to-sport testing. 🏆🏋️‍♂️

💥 Stop guessing. Start knowing. 💥 If your athlete is ready for testing, trust the science, trust the process—trust The Athlete Lab!

📩 DM us today to book an evaluation! 🚀🏃‍♂️

🚨 Not all knee injuries are the same! And in BJJ, they happen A LOT! 🥋💥 One of the most common? MCL (medial collateral l...
03/15/2025

🚨 Not all knee injuries are the same! And in BJJ, they happen A LOT! 🥋💥 One of the most common? MCL (medial collateral ligament) injuries—something we see all the time! These usually occur when your foot gets trapped and your knee gets forced inward. If you’re feeling localized pain on the inside of your knee and can pinpoint the exact spot, there’s a good chance it’s your MCL. But here’s the good news—most of the time, these can be treated conservatively! 🙌

💡 Recovery Tips to Get You Back on the Mats Faster:
❄️ Ice Massage: 3-5x per day for 5 min each—way more effective than regular icing because of the thin water layer that enhances cold transfer!
💊 NSAIDs & Antihistamines: NSAIDs help with inflammation, while histamine blockers reduce further inflammation and decrease pain sensitivity.
🔦 Class IV Laser Therapy: If your PT or chiropractor has one, USE IT! This speeds up tissue healing like crazy!
🚨 Red Light Therapy: Helps accelerate cell regeneration and soft tissue healing.

🔥 If a knee injury is keeping you off the mats, don’t sit on the sidelines—come see us at The Athlete Lab and let’s get you back where you belong! 💪🥋

🔥 HUGE shoutout to all the incredible academy owners who have trusted me with their athletes! 🙌 It’s been an absolute bl...
03/15/2025

🔥 HUGE shoutout to all the incredible academy owners who have trusted me with their athletes! 🙌 It’s been an absolute blast helping these warriors stay on the mats in such a high-risk sport, doing what they LOVE! 💙💪

The more I can help, the more athletes get to continue their BJJ journey, pushing the sport forward and growing our community! 🥋🔥

But the best part? The relationships. 💯 Big thanks to the legend himself, Big Earl —one of the toughest, most genuine humans I know. Honored that you trust me with your care, brother! 💙👊

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Had a scare with my shoulder last night and had to go see Trent to get it assessed and get some treatment. Luckily its nothing serious. He has really been a big help with many of my injuries over the last several years. If you ever have a BJJ injury, go see him. Wouldn’t you rather have a PT who understands the needs and challenges of your sport? If so get in to see him.

This dude is going FULL BEAST MODE! 🔥🐉 gearing up for surgery with an absolutely insane pre-op session!We hit BFR with ...
03/11/2025

This dude is going FULL BEAST MODE! 🔥🐉 gearing up for surgery with an absolutely insane pre-op session!

We hit BFR with cardio to keep that grappling-level VO2 max sharp 🥋💨, BFR with neurocognitive training to dial in reaction time and speed ⚡🧠, and a straight-up savage BFR session with to max out quad strength and endurance before going under the knife! 💪🚀 Pushing all these limits before surgery means a faster, stronger, and better recovery after surgery.

Then we took it even further—20 minutes in the red light bed with to flood the body with IGF-1 & GH, supercharging recovery potential! 🔴⚡ Combine that with the mitochondrial and cellular benefits of red light, and you’ve got the ultimate formula for optimized tissue and bone health.

At The Athlete Lab, we don’t do average—we do NEXT LEVEL. 🚀🔥

Best part of being a sports PT who works with BJJ athletes and being a BJJ black belt is seeing your athletes/team mates...
03/11/2025

Best part of being a sports PT who works with BJJ athletes and being a BJJ black belt is seeing your athletes/team mates succeed. Tearing it up in Indy. Congrats Derrick on the double gold and silver. Overcoming an injury and still taking home gold. And of course the three beasts from the south .iamsadler. Congrats guys on your success! Killer performances!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is not just a part of my life, it’s my PASSION! 💪 It’s a huge part of my personal life and makes up ...
03/07/2025

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is not just a part of my life, it’s my PASSION! 💪 It’s a huge part of my personal life and makes up a whopping 80% of my clinical practice. Working with BJJ athletes and helping them get back on the mat is incredibly fulfilling. Today was extra special as I got to witness my teammates level up and earn their belts. Huge congrats to Chris for your blue belt, Janzen and Dr. Nathan for your purple belts, Colin for your black belt, Alec on your 1st degree and Jim on your 2nd degree! 🥋 The 6 AM class was absolutely killing it, putting in work and leaving it all on the mats. What a way to kick off the weekend! 🎉

If you’re a BJJ athlete in Middle TN and in need of physical therapy, come see us at the Athlete Lab. Let us help you reach your full potential and take your game to the next level! 💯

Starting the day off STRONG with some 🔥 educational content creation, followed by treating some absolute BAD@$$ fighters...
03/06/2025

Starting the day off STRONG with some 🔥 educational content creation, followed by treating some absolute BAD@$$ fighters! 💪 It gets me FIRED UP to see these high level athletes pushing themselves to the LIMIT! 🏋️‍♂️ Nothing beats the feeling of seeing athletes leave my PT sessions drenched in sweat and absolutely EXHAUSTED after a killer rehab session! 💦

Picture this: a 6 min COLD PLUNGE ➡️ intense BFR cardio and training session ➡️ fatigue state neurocognitive training session ➡️ red light therapy bed. PT at the Athlete Lab is on a WHOLE OTHER LEVEL! 🚀 If you’re an athlete in Williamson County and you’re ready to take your game or rehab to the NEXT LEVEL, you NEED to check us out! 🔥💯 🏆

🔥🔥One of the MOST crucial decisions an athlete or parent can make after an ACL reconstruction is when it’s SAFE to retur...
03/03/2025

🔥🔥One of the MOST crucial decisions an athlete or parent can make after an ACL reconstruction is when it’s SAFE to return to sport! 🏋️‍♂️💪 The WRONG decision can mean REINJURY, decrease in performance, loss of athletic opportunities, and a LIFELONG impact on future joint health! 😱😤

Gone are the days of guessing games! 🎯 With the latest in sports science, wearable sensors, and AI, the Athlete Lab provides lab-quality data to ensure a safe and informed decision on return to sport! 🚀 Stop GUESSING if your athlete is ready and START KNOWING! 💯💥 Schedule your Return to Sport Assessment at The Athlete Lab TODAY! 🏆🔥

🚨 Do you treat athletes recovering from ACL injuries? 🚨Are you ready to take a course TODAY that will revolutionize your...
03/01/2025

🚨 Do you treat athletes recovering from ACL injuries? 🚨

Are you ready to take a course TODAY that will revolutionize your ACL rehab TOMORROW? 🚀🔥 Then THIS must-have course pack is for YOU!

🏆 Backed by 25+ years of experience treating ACLs and analyzing movement data from 90,000+ athletes, this course delivers a proven, movement-based approach that:
✅ Optimizes recovery 🦵
✅ Enhances long-term outcomes 💯
✅ Boosts athletic performance ⚡

⏳ Don’t wait—your athletes deserve the BEST! Register NOW and take your ACL rehab skills to the next level! 💪🔥

🔥🔥Want the latest in ACL 🦿Rehab and Prevention. New ACL course just dropped 🎤. A whole chain movement based approach for...
03/01/2025

🔥🔥Want the latest in ACL 🦿Rehab and Prevention. New ACL course just dropped 🎤.
A whole chain movement based approach for better outcomes and improved performance 💪🏋🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️💨.

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🦵🏽Advances in ACL Rehabilitation and Injury Mitigation: A Movement Based Approach - 7 CE Hours

📌Exit Strategy 101: What It Is and Why Does It Matter? with Angela Rose

💥Current Status of Regenerative Medicine for Cartilage Regeneration - Dr. Jeffrey Gross


💻2025 Proper Coding and Billing of Active Care


🔥 HUGE shoutout to Vanderbilt Sports Medicine for an absolutely incredible conference! 🙌 It was an absolute HONOR to s...
03/01/2025

🔥 HUGE shoutout to Vanderbilt Sports Medicine for an absolutely incredible conference! 🙌 It was an absolute HONOR to share The Warriors Edge: Healthcare for the Combat Athlete with all the amazing attendees! 🥋💥

I truly believe introducing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to so many was an eye-opener, and with more knowledge comes BETTER health care for all BJJ athletes! 🏆👊

💡 Want a copy of the Warrior Program I mentioned today? Shoot an email to info@theathletelab.org and let’s keep elevating athlete care! 🚀🔥

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