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Research: Are We Missing Risk Factors in Rehabilitation and Performance? research return to sport risk factors

How can we keep people healthy and participating in the activity they love? How do we ensure that those going back to sport or going back to work are ready, and how do we make sure they don’t reinjure?  These questions have fascinated me for much of my professional career. ...

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PT Board Specialty Exam Prep Guide – Sports (SCS) – Orthopaedic (OCS) board specialty prep ceu ocs scs

Updated 10/1/2022

Figuring out which resources to use to prepare for the PT board specialty exam can be a daunting process. But with the right study plan and a few key resources, you can ace the test! If you are looking for a real-life description of a study process, check out Suzanne...

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How do you know if someone is ready to return to work or sport after injury? return to sport

How would you respond if someone asked, “How much would you bet that your patient or client is ready to go back to sport, work, or daily activity without increased risk of injury?”  We may never be completely confident and it won’t be a sure bet.  But, how do you...

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Research

Peer Reviewed Publications:

Plisky P, Schwartkopf-Phifer K, Huebner B, Garner MB, Bullock G. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter: Reliability, Discriminant Validity, and Predictive Validity. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2021;16(5):1190-1209. Published 2021 Oct 1....

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How to become a great speaker : “Welcome to Hell” becoming a better speaker communication

Recently someone commented to me “I heard you speak a few years ago and you are so much better!” I was really grateful for that compliment. I have been working hard on being a better speaker for the past several years. I frequently get asked, “how do you become a better...

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