Written by Dr. Josh Funk, DPT If you’ve had ACL reconstruction and you’re working your way back to sport, passing your return-to-sport tests is the goal. It isn’t the whole story. Paterno and colleagues followed young athletes for two years after ACL reconstruction and return to sport, reporting in the American Journal of Sports Medicine…

Written by Dr. Josh Funk, DPT Osgood-Schlatter disease is a self-limiting growth-plate irritation just below the kneecap, and here’s the part that matters most: your child usually does not have to wait it out on the sidelines. The old advice was rest until the pain stops, which could mean months or longer. Current best practice…

Written by Dr. Josh Funk, DPT It depends, and that’s the honest answer worth trusting. Knee pain could be a variety of different conditions, and it isn’t typically the result of one cause. The three most common culprits in runners, runner’s knee, patellar tendinopathy, and IT band syndrome, sit in different places and behave differently….

Unlock Better Lateral Movement in Basketball: Mobility Drills Every Athlete Should Use Basketball demands more than vertical jump and straight-line speed. The plays that change a game often happen side-to-side—cutting off a drive, sliding into help defense, or creating space off the dribble. That’s why lateral movement is one of the most important—and most overlooked—components…

Physical therapy for knee pain focuses on two key goals: reducing pain and symptoms, and improving function. A personalized plan combines education, active rehabilitation, and exercises that address your specific needs. In the accompanying video, Dr. Zach Baker, Chief Clinical Officer at Rehab 2 Perform, explains what to expect from knee rehabilitation and demonstrates five…

Knee pain can show up in different ways, from discomfort during everyday activities to symptoms that limit exercise or sports. Understanding the potential causes of knee injuries and recognizing common symptoms can help you determine when to seek professional guidance. In Part 1: Understanding Your Knee Pain and Physical Therapy, we explore the role of…

Knee pain can show up in a lot of different ways. It may follow a hard cut or awkward position on the field, or gradually develop after increasing your running, training volume, or activity. The knee is made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments, muscles, and tendons that all play a role in how we move…

Dealing with Knee Pain? As an active dad, balancing family life, work, and your running routine can be a challenge. Running is your escape, your “me time,” and perhaps even your way to stay in shape to keep up with your kids. But what happens when knee pain starts to creep in and threatens to…

Your Guide to Staying Active with Physical Therapy Introduction Life as a busy parent can be demanding, to say the least. Between juggling work, household responsibilities, and taking care of your family, finding time for self-care and exercise can often take a backseat. However, maintaining an active lifestyle is crucial for your physical and mental…

As two of the most complex joints in your body, your knees are built to withstand an enormous amount of pressure: They support 80% of your body weight when you stand and absorb up to one-and-a-half times your weight when you walk.