The Basketball Doctors

The Basketball Doctors USC-trained Doctors of Physical Therapy specializing in elite basketball performance & ACL recovery. 🏀 Helping you get back to 100%

02/28/2026

If you want to get back to cutting following ACL surgery here are a couple exercises we like to do with our athletes to ensure they have the proper progressions when returning back to playing basketball and cutting.

02/27/2026

In this video, we show one of our professional athletes going through the recovery and basketball performance following a knee injury.

02/27/2026

Osgood schlatters rehab!
If you are dealing with a painful bump below your kneecap you maybe dealing with osgood schlatters.
Here are a couple exercises we like to use with our athletes that are dealing with osgood schlatters.
If you are dealing with osgood schlatters and feel stuck with your rehab send us a DM to see how we can help!

02/26/2026

A lot of athletes start running with a limp after ACL surgery because their quad is not strong enough to run after ACL surgery. Here’s one exercise you can start doing to help improve your quad strength to help decrease your limp while running after ACL reconstruction surgery.

02/25/2026

One of the biggest mistake we see people make following ACL surgery is having their knee bent with a pillow!

02/25/2026

One of the biggest risk factors for a retail in the ACL is the landing mechanics. In this video we break down why you are at risk with landing after ACL surgery for a a re tear.

02/24/2026

NBA Injury Alert
Vince Williams
What do you think he injured?
He suffered a knee injury and it appears that he might have torn his ACL and his LCL but what do you guys think?

02/24/2026

If you are walking with a limp, it could be due to your inability to get your knees straight following a ACL surgery. There are multiple factors such as strength or range of motion. Here’s one thing you could start doing right away to fix this issue.

02/23/2026

If you want to fix your limp after acl surgery here is one exercise you need to be doing to fix your limp to ensure your knee is straight after ACL surgery

02/22/2026

Phoenix Suns all star Devin Booker is dealing with a hip strain. How long do you think he will be out for

02/22/2026

One of biggest mistakes people do following ACL surgery is their squatting. They tend to put more pressure on one leg versus the other, which then leads to compensations.

02/21/2026

Here is one mistake people do with their ankle sprain rehab that they need to focus to ensure proper recovery following an ankle sprain.

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The Basketball Doctor’s Story

Our names are Gabe Ignacio and Marco Lopez, and we are a team of physical therapists who aim to provide evidence-based rehabilitation to optimize movement for basketball players of all skill levels. We will empower the community by presenting fundamental knowledge relevant to injury prevention and performance enhancement, as well as, training for athletes with the goal of enjoying basketball for life. As avid basketball players as children, the love for the game continued to grow throughout our lives from watching the game being played at all levels to attending basketball camps to going through the ups and down of our own basketball journey. We each experienced numerous injuries and set-backs, which exposed us to the realization that our childhood dreams of playing in the NBA was not a realistic goal, among other key factors. As a result, we re-evaluated our goals and focused on our education, which led us to becoming Doctors of Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California. We noticed that there was not a big presence of a place for people to access information on basketball specific injuries and recovery. Equipped with our attained knowledge throughout our educational careers, we wanted to combine our passions for healthcare, movement, biomechanics, and basketball to provide a platform of information and care. Although playing basketball for a career is no longer the driving force of staying connected to basketball, we hope to make a positive impact on the game we love by helping and collaborating with anyone involved in the basketball community to meet a common goal; whether it be making the high school/collegiate team, playing in weekly recreational leagues for life, or optimizing movement and skills to play recreationally and professionally.