For many athletes, returning to sport feels like the finish line. After months of rehabilitation, countless exercises, and gradual progress, the goal is simple: get cleared and get back to competing. But one of the biggest misconceptions in sports medicine is that feeling better means being ready. Pain may be gone. Strength may have improved. […]

For many athletes, the goal after an injury seems simple. Get rid of the pain. Finish physical therapy. Get cleared. Get back to playing. But returning to sport is rarely that straightforward. Many athletes reach the end of traditional rehabilitation and technically “graduate” from physical therapy. Their pain has improved. Their range of motion has […]

Athletes spend countless hours working on strength, speed, and conditioning. They train to jump higher, run faster, and become more explosive. But one of the most overlooked skills in sports is something that happens every time an athlete leaves the ground. Landing. Whether you’re grabbing a rebound, going up for a block, attacking the basket, […]

Basketball places tremendous stress on the knees. Every jump, sprint, landing, and change of direction creates force that the body must absorb and control. Over time, those repeated demands can begin to irritate the patellar tendon, leading to one of the most common injuries seen in basketball players: jumper’s knee. If you’ve ever felt pain […]

Most athletes think rehab ends when the pain goes away. They start feeling better, regain some strength, and get back to training. On paper, everything seems to be moving in the right direction. But once they return to practice or competition, many quickly realize they are not the same athlete they were before the injury. […]

For basketball athletes, tearing your ACL can feel like everything changes overnight. One moment you are training, competing, jumping, cutting, and moving confidently. The next, you are sitting on the sideline dealing with surgery, swelling, rehab appointments, and the uncertainty of when you will finally feel normal again. Most athletes assume the hardest part is […]

Many athletes go through physical therapy and feel like they’re stuck in a cycle of pain, rehab, and re-injury. But why? The truth is, most traditional physical therapy clinics rely on subjective assessments that lack measurable data. Hi, I’m Dr. Jonny! If you’re new here, I’m a sports performance physical therapist who helps athletes use […]

Macros, short for macronutrients, refer to the three major nutrient groups that make up the bulk of our daily calorie intake: protein, carbohydrates, and fat. The concept of tracking macros has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly in the context of sports nutrition and weight management. IIFYM, which stands for “If It Fits Your […]

Greetings my fellow athELITEs! As a physical therapist, I have seen firsthand how inadequate sleep can negatively impact our performance on and off the field. Yes, I know it’s tempting to stay up late binge-watching your favorite show or scrolling through TikTok, but let me tell you, the benefits of adequate sleep far outweigh the temporary joy […]