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ACL Recovery Timeline: A Phase-by-Phase Protocol
Phase-by-phase ACL rehab from edema control to return-to-sport testing, including hop tests and ACL-RSI psychological readiness.
Rotator Cuff Repair: Return-to-Sport Criteria
Criteria-based progression from protection phase to athletic discharge: 90% ER strength symmetry, pain-free overhead plyos, and interval programs.
The Runner's Hip: 5 Mobility Drills Backed by Research
Five evidence-based drills targeting FAI and labral preservation: 90/90 switches, dynamic pigeon, banded distraction, tactical frog, eccentric hip flexor loading.
Load Management for Desk Workers: Preventing Office Neck
Evidence-based micro-breaks, thoracic mobility progressions, and progressive deep neck flexor loading to build resilience against sedentary pain.
Best Resistance Bands for Home Rehab in 2025
A 2025 clinical review focused on linear resistance consistency and material durability — every product scored on a 1-5 Clinician Score.
Foam Rollers: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Mechanical vs. neurophysiological effects, short-term ROM gains, DOMS reduction, plus our 2026 picks for high-density and vibrating rollers.
Pain Science in 2025: A Clinician's Primer
Moving from a structural-pathological model to a biopsychosocial approach: central sensitization, neuroplasticity, and patient-facing language that improves outcomes.
Telehealth Rehab: Outcomes & Operational Tips
Hybrid model outcomes, digital intake design, lighting and framing for gait analysis, and 2026 RTM billing codes for PTs and Osteos.
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