Expert Insights on Performance & Recovery
Returning to Sport & High-Level Performance After Surgery
Every return-to-sport timeline depends on the individual and their goals, the specific procedure, surgeon protocol, and how the body responds to rehab. There's no universal framework that fits every knee, back, shoulder, hip, or ankle, but there are a few specific, trackable considerations that hold true for each region.
Here are our top considerations in post-surgical care of our patients to facilitate a successful recovery from early rehabilitation to high-level performance.
So You Have a Torn Meniscus?
You squatted down, might have twisted weird on the field, or maybe your knee just started hurting out of nowhere, and now someone's mentioned a meniscus tear. But what does that actually mean?
Let's break it down.
The Runners Guide to ITB Syndrome
If you’ve ever dealt with ITB syndrome or been chasing it for months, the most common recommendation for management seen online is foam rolling until you cry, stretch it til it snaps, and take time off. You’ve done this, the pain is better….. but then you start running again and at mile three you feel it again. No you are not alone and no you are not unlucky.
You have been treating the smoke, not the fire.
Bend Your Knee in Your ACL Reconstruction Rehab
ACL reconstructions and any ligament injury for that matter can be a difficult journey. When you lay it out on paper, there seems to be a never ending list of physical deficits to address in order to get back to doing what you love. One cannot under appreciate the significance of finding the right provider and physical therapist to simplify this process and provide the proper guidance in your rehab.
While there are a number of checkpoints and physical characteristics that we try to develop along the way, there’s one phrase that never seems to disappear, even by the end.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
A recent wedding isn’t the only thing we're celebrating at Tundra Performance and Physical Therapy in Denver. We get to introduce a new family member to the team. This past week a brand new piece of equipment was delivered, that while most people I’m sure are familiar with, is going to truly transform our physical therapy programming and training opportunities.
Peace Out to Your Cranky Knees
Some weeks as a performance physical therapist, you have gaslighting conversations with yourself, where you end up talking about eerily similar symptoms from one patient to the next and end up prescribing the same exercises. This past week life said, we’re talking cranky knees.