J.D. Whittemore J.D. Whittemore

Return to Sport Is a Process, Not a Pass/Fail Test

Return to sport should not be an all-or-nothing decision. Objective testing helps inform readiness, but a successful return also requires progressive exposure to practice, workload, sport-specific demands, and competition. Learn why return to sport is a continuum—and why collaboration between the athlete, physical therapist, athletic trainer, physician, coaches, and other members of the sports medicine team matters.

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Should Athletes Strength Train During Their Sports Season?

Strength training shouldn’t disappear when an athlete’s season begins—it should adapt. Learn how focused, appropriately timed training can help athletes maintain strength, speed, and power without creating unnecessary fatigue before practices and competitions.

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J.D. Whittemore J.D. Whittemore

Why Pre-Season Prep Matters for ANY Athlete

Fall sports can bring a fast jump in running, cutting, sprinting, jumping, contact, heat, and practice volume.

That is why pre-season prep matters.

The first week of practice should not be where your athlete finds out they were not ready. A pre-season athlete readiness screen can help identify strength, control, mobility, landing, deceleration, or previous injury concerns before the schedule gets busy.

If your middle school, high school, or college athlete is preparing for fall sports, now is the time to get ahead of it.

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