Swelling and quadriceps muscle weakness are not uncommon after ACL reconstruction, and can even persist for several months. Athletes want to get back to running and eventually their sport as fast as they can. But sometimes using time-based criteria is not optimal. In this episode, we answer a question about whether an athlete should start running 5 months af ... Show More
Jul 16
Stop Treating the MRI and Start Treating the Athlete
Every sports physical therapist remembers the first time they handed a young, anxious athlete an MRI report filled with terms like "partial-thickness tear," "labral fraying," or "degenerative changes." It is a defining moment in a clinician's career. Instantly, the psychological ... Show More
15m 59s
Jul 2
Physician Referrals vs. Online Presence: Which One Grows Your Sports PT Clinic Faster? - #AMR390
Building a sports physical therapy practice used to follow a predictable playbook. You opened your doors, printed some business cards, and spent your Friday afternoons dropping off food at local orthopedic clinics hoping to get on their referral list. For decades, doctor relation ... Show More
16m 38s
May 2025
2964: Pain vs. Soreness During and After Working Out and Muscle Scraping
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Episode 2964:
Dr. Neal explains that recognizing the difference between sharp pain and normal muscle soreness is crucial for safe ... Show More
11m 16s
Apr 2024
145. Rotator Cuff Repair Rehab w/ Terrance Sgroi
<p class="p1">Chris Hughen sat down with Terrance Sgroi to discuss all things Rotator Cuff Repair Rehab. We dive into early rehab priorities, addressing persistent pain and complications, range of motion goals, when and how to introduce isometrics, the importance of going slow an ... Show More
1h 3m