Sports & Injury Rehab

Athletes ask different questions — not just 'will it stop hurting' but 'when can I return, and will it hold'. These notes cover how tissue actually heals, the graded-loading plans I build, the return-to-sport criteria I hold to, and the patient approach that brings an athlete back once rather than repeatedly.

• 11 Aug 2026 Treatment for a hamstring strain: Causes and Care A practice note on treatment for a hamstring strain — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 31 Jul 2026 Exercises for an ankle sprain: From the Practice A practice note on exercises for an ankle sprain — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 23 Jul 2026 Stretches for a hamstring strain: A Clinical Note A practice note on stretches for a hamstring strain — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 22 Jul 2026 Treatment for a rotator cuff injury: From the Practice A practice note on treatment for a rotator cuff injury — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 15 Jul 2026 Rehab for runner's knee A practice note on rehab for runner's knee — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 06 Jul 2026 How to recover from an ankle sprain: What Helps A practice note on how to recover from an ankle sprain — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 23 Jun 2026 Stretches for shin splints: From the Practice A practice note on stretches for shin splints — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 22 Jun 2026 Exercises for runner's knee: A Clinical Note A practice note on exercises for runner's knee — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 20 Jun 2026 Rehab for an ankle sprain: A Practical Guide A practice note on rehab for an ankle sprain — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 19 Jun 2026 Treatment for shin splints A practice note on treatment for shin splints — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 17 Jun 2026 Exercises for tennis elbow: Causes and Care A practice note on exercises for tennis elbow — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 15 Jun 2026 Rehab for tennis elbow: What I Tell Patients A practice note on rehab for tennis elbow — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 01 Jun 2026 Achilles Tendinopathy: The Loading Program A practice note on achilles tendinopathy — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 25 May 2026 Ankle Sprain: Rehab and Return to Sport A practice note on ankle sprain rehab — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 18 Nov 2025 Groin Strain: Rehab for the Adductors A practice note on groin strain rehab — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 10 Nov 2025 Hamstring Strain: From Acute Care to Sprinting A practice note on hamstring strain recovery — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 20 Oct 2025 IT Band Syndrome: A Runner's Recovery Plan A practice note on IT band syndrome — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 30 May 2025 Returning to Running After Injury: A Staged Plan A practice note on return to running — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 20 May 2025 Rotator Cuff Injury: Conservative Rehab A practice note on rotator cuff rehab — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 13 May 2025 Runner's Knee: A Conservative Rehab Plan A practice note on runner's knee — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 28 Mar 2025 Shin Splints: Settling Them and Coming Back A practice note on shin splints — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 09 Feb 2025 Tennis Elbow: A Loading-Based Rehab Plan A practice note on tennis elbow rehab — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.