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05/03/2026

🚨 Comment “ACL COURSE” - FREE WEBINAR FOR PTs: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Physical Therapists Make After ACL Surgery (And How to Fix Them)

Most ACL rehabs stop at “basic plyos”…

but sport demands much more than that.

Here’s how we progress Phase 3 (late-stage) plyometrics 👇

1️⃣ Single-leg hops → bounds (increase force + distance)
2️⃣ Add frontal plane → lateral power + control
3️⃣ Layer in transverse plane → rotation + deceleration
4️⃣ Increase complexity → more chaotic movement demands
5️⃣ Add reactive elements → real sport unpredictability

Now we’re building:

✅ High force through the knee
✅ Multiplanar control
✅ Reactive decision-making

This is what actually prepares athletes for cutting, sprinting, and return to sport

👉 If you’re not progressing plyos like this… your patient isn’t fully prepared.

🚨 Comment “ACL COURSE” - FREE WEBINAR FOR PTs: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Physical Therapists Make After ACL Surgery (And Ho...
05/01/2026

🚨 Comment “ACL COURSE” - FREE WEBINAR FOR PTs: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Physical Therapists Make After ACL Surgery (And How to Fix Them)

Testing isn’t optional in ACL rehab.

It’s the difference between success and reinjury.

📊 Fail RTS criteria → ~38% reinjury
📊 Pass RTS criteria → ~5.6% reinjury
(Kyritsis et al., BJSM, 2016)

Stop guessing. Start measuring.

04/30/2026

🚨 Comment “ACL COURSE” - FREE WEBINAR FOR PTs: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Physical Therapists Make After ACL Surgery (And How to Fix Them)

Most PTs either skip agility early… or rush it too aggressively.

Both are mistakes.

Here’s how we introduce Phase 1 agility after ACL-R 👇

Start simple:

1️⃣ Ladder drills
2️⃣ Low box drills

But the key isn’t the drills—it’s how you use them:

✅ Start slow and controlled
✅ Emphasize positioning + technique
✅ Gradually increase speed and intent over time

❌ NOT power
❌ NOT max effort

The goal early on = build movement quality before intensity

This is how you safely bridge from early rehab → real athletic movement

🚨 Comment “ACL COURSE” - FREE WEBINAR FOR PTs: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Physical Therapists Make After ACL Surgery (And Ho...
04/30/2026

🚨 Comment “ACL COURSE” - FREE WEBINAR FOR PTs: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Physical Therapists Make After ACL Surgery (And How to Fix Them)

One of the biggest mistakes in ACL rehab?

Returning too early.

📊 Up to 7x higher reinjury risk

04/27/2026

🚨 Comment “ACL COURSE” - FREE WEBINAR FOR PTs: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Physical Therapists Make After ACL Surgery (And How to Fix Them)

Getting someone “strong” after ACL isn’t enough…

If you don’t rebuild sprinting mechanics + acceleration capacity, they’re not ready.

Here’s a 5-step sprint progression I use in clinic:
1️⃣ Sled push → horizontal force production
2️⃣ Wall acceleration drills → position + intent
3️⃣ Fast high knees → rhythm + stiffness
4️⃣ Acceleration starts → controlled projection
5️⃣ Buildup runs → bridge to true sprinting

This is how you go from rehab → real speed without guessing.

👉 Most clinicians skip steps here… and it shows.

If you want a complete ACL system (early rehab → return to sport) with exact progressions + testing:

💬 Comment “ACL Course” and I’ll send you the link to register.

🚨 Comment “ACL COURSE” - FREE WEBINAR FOR PTs: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Physical Therapists Make After ACL Surgery (And Ho...
04/26/2026

🚨 Comment “ACL COURSE” - FREE WEBINAR FOR PTs: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Physical Therapists Make After ACL Surgery (And How to Fix Them)

ACL reinjury rates are higher than most clinicians realize.

📊 ~20% reinjury rate

📊 Up to ~30% in some populations

(Wiggins et al., AJSM, 2016; Webster et al., BJSM, 2019)

This isn’t random.

It’s a systems problem in rehab.

04/25/2026

🚨 Comment “ACL COURSE” - FREE WEBINAR FOR PTs: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Physical Therapists Make After ACL Surgery (And How to Fix Them)

Most ACL rehabs fail not because of strength… but because agility is introduced too aggressively or too late.

Here’s a simple 5-step progression you can actually use in clinic:

1️⃣ Lateral sled shuffles → build force safely
2️⃣ Pogo jumps → reintroduce elastic stiffness
3️⃣ Ladder drills → coordination under low load
4️⃣ Low box drills → controlled deceleration
5️⃣ Shuttle drills → true change-of-direction prep

This is how you bridge the gap from “strong” → actually ready for sport.

👉 Most PTs guess here. You don’t have to.
If you want a step-by-step system for ACL rehab (early → RTS) with exact progressions, testing, and programming… Comment “ACL Course” to learn more

Comment “ACL Course” to Register FREE for our upcoming webinar “The 3 Biggest Mistakes Physical Therapists Make After AC...
04/24/2026

Comment “ACL Course” to Register FREE for our upcoming webinar “The 3 Biggest Mistakes Physical Therapists Make After ACL-R Surgery (and how to fix them)” - yes registrants will get the replay if you can’t make it

Most ACL patients expect to get back to sport…

But the data tells a different story:

📊 80–90% return to sport
📊 Only ~55–65% return to their previous level
📊 ~55% return to competition
(Ardern et al., British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2014)

This isn’t a surgical problem.

It’s a rehab problem.

Really cool post from .hip.physioNEW STUDY***This study examined hip adductor muscle forces across a range of strength a...
04/24/2026

Really cool post from .hip.physio

NEW STUDY***

This study examined hip adductor muscle forces across a range of strength and rehabilitation exercises, providing a more detailed understanding than traditional EMG alone.

The findings demonstrate that muscle loading is both exercise-specific and region-specific within the adductor group.

Copenhagen long-lever variations consistently produced the highest peak forces across adductor longus and brevis, indicating their effectiveness for targeted adductor loading.

In contrast, the ischiocondylar portion of adductor magnus showed substantial loading during hip extension tasks, such as deadlifts, reflecting its functional role in hip extension rather than purely frontal plane control.

Other exercises, including squats, step-ups, and lateral movements, produced moderate levels of loading and may contribute to progressive exposure within rehabilitation.

Overall, the data supports a multimodal approach to adductor training, combining targeted and compound loading strategies to address the differing roles of each muscle.

Reference:
Collings TJ et al. (2026). Hip adductor muscle forces during strength training and rehabilitation exercises. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

04/23/2026

Comment "CSPINE" to receive a free evidence based cheat sheet on cervical radiculopathy

Your thumbs don’t need to die treating the upper trap 👇

If you’re constantly wrecking your hands doing soft tissue work…

you’re probably missing this simple tweak.

👉 In this video, I show you how to use a dummy-thumb technique for the
upper trapezius + levator scapulae so you can:
• Apply more consistent pressure
• Save your hands (long-term)
• Still get great patient response

Here’s the reality:

Manual therapy should help your patient…

not break the clinician.

💡 Small changes in hand positioning =
Better leverage
Less fatigue
More control over the technique

If you:
✔️ Treat a lot of neck/shoulder pain
✔️ Find your thumbs getting beat up
✔️ Want techniques you can actually use all day

This will help.

👇 Question for you:
Do you use a dummy-thumb technique already, or are you still grinding through it?

Comment HIPOA and I’ll send you the evidence-based hip OA cheat sheet.Hip OA is not just about joint pain and stiffness....
04/23/2026

Comment HIPOA and I’ll send you the evidence-based hip OA cheat sheet.

Hip OA is not just about joint pain and stiffness.

AAOS summarizes that 19% of patients diagnosed with hip OA experience anxiety and depression, and mood-related burden has also been reported in end-stage hip OA cohorts.

If you ignore the psychological side of the case, your rehab plan gets weaker.

That does not mean overcomplicating things. It means being a more complete clinician.

This carousel highlights why better care is not only about exercise selection. It is also about framing, confidence, function, and behavior.

Comment HIPOA and I’ll send you the evidence-based hip OA cheat sheet.

04/22/2026

Comment "CSPINE" to receive a free evidence based cheat sheet on cervical radiculopathy

Cervical radiculopathy doesn’t always need more exercises…

Sometimes your patient just needs the right entry point.

👉 In this video, I break down 4 manual therapy options you can use to:
• Reduce symptoms quickly
• Improve tolerance to movement
• Actually get your patient buying into rehab

Here’s the truth most clinicians miss:

Manual therapy isn’t the “fix”…

…but it can be the fastest way to create a window for loading.

💡 When used correctly, it helps you:
Decrease pain
Improve motion
Transition seamlessly into strength work

If you’re:
✔️ Struggling with irritable neck/arm pain patients
✔️ Unsure what to do when exercise is too provocative
✔️ Wanting a more complete system (not just random techniques)

This is for you.

👇 Question for you:
What’s your go-to manual therapy technique for cervical radiculopathy?

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