The Performance Doc

11/26/2025

A strong quad set is the foundation for all knee post op cases. It is important not to rush through this phase. In fact, I think we don’t spend enough time on developing a STRONG volitional quad set!

I know they are…

Boring
Simple
Not creative

But, I would argue they are the most important quad exercise a post-op knee patient will do.

11/24/2025

Is it me or patients rehabbing from ACL surgery struggle to understand the importance of regaining extension?

Regardless, of how strong they are or how far out they are we are always checking in on their knee extension.

11/02/2025

Clinicians, do you feel open chain exercises for ACL Rehab is safe to use?

11/01/2025

Before & After Running analysis

Hip Labral Repair: What improvements do you see in the right video compared to the left?

10/18/2025

Hip Labral Repair…

What do you notice with her squat pattern? 👀

10/12/2025

keep going man! Don’t rush the process and I look forward to seeing you back on the court when YOU’RE READY 🤙🏽

You guys want to see the criteria I would have him pass at this stage in his recovery?

10/11/2025

If your patient is struggling to get your shoulder behind your back AFTER surgery…

Here is a series of movements/exercises to do:

1. AAROM: Assistance with extension and internal rotation

2. Neuromuscular Recruitment: Manual resistance for activation with movement

3. Eccentric “tempo” shoulder internal rotation

4. AROM w/elimination of compensation

Share with somebody who is struggling with reaching behind their back.

10/11/2025

10/08/2025

Leg extensions are ESSENTIAL to regaining quad strength following ACL surgery.

No other exercises isolates the quad the way that leg extensions do. Numbers DON’T lie 🙅🏽‍♂️

So, do miss out on the GAINZ 💪🏽 the patients can achieve with this exercise in their program!