Sports Physical Therapy Blog for Athletes in Eagan, MN
How a Professional Soccer Player Returned From Knee Surgery to the MLS Playoffs and FIFA World Cup
Sports physical therapist working with professional soccer player Carlos Harvey during on-field return-to-sport rehabilitation after knee surgery
Why Your Banded Ankle Mobility Exercise May Not Be Improving Your Dorsiflexion
Limited ankle mobility can negatively impact squatting, running, cutting, and knee health. Learn the most common mistake athletes make with banded ankle mobilizations—and how correcting your technique can improve dorsiflexion, movement quality, and performance.
Why Single-Leg Strength and BFR Matter After ACL Surgery, Patellar Tendon Pain, or MCL Injury
Recovering from ACL reconstruction, patellar tendon pain, or MCL injury requires more than symptom relief. Learn how single-leg strength training and blood flow restriction (BFR) help restore muscle mass, improve symmetry, and accelerate your return to sport safely.
How to Return to Running After Injury (Without Re-Injuring Yourself)
Returning to running after injury requires more than just feeling better. Learn how to safely rebuild strength, manage load, and follow a structured progression to avoid setbacks and stay running.
Running Knee and Foot Pain: What Your Symptoms Might Actually Mean
Running knee and foot pain isn’t always what it seems. Learn the most common causes—from patellofemoral pain to plantar fasciitis and Achilles injuries—so you can treat the real problem and keep running.
LCL Injury Rehab in Soccer: A Pro-Level Case Study on Return to Sport
LCL injuries are rare in soccer—but returning to play requires more than just time. This pro-level case study breaks down how an athlete progressed through strength, sprinting, and change-of-direction to safely return to sport.
Sprinting Is Medicine: Why Hamstring Rehab Must Include Sprint Progression
Hamstring injuries require more than basic rehab exercises. Learn the 3 key progressions athletes need—including eccentric strength, lengthened loading, and sprint exposure—to truly restore speed and reduce reinjury risk.
Hamstring Strain Rehab for Athletes: 3 Key Progressions to Restore Speed and Reduce Reinjury Risk
Hamstring injuries require more than basic rehab exercises. Learn the 3 key progressions athletes need—including eccentric strength, lengthened loading, and sprint exposure—to truly restore speed and reduce reinjury risk.
Meniscus Repair Recovery: 3 Key Priorities Athletes Must Focus on After Surgery
Meniscus repair recovery requires far more than simply waiting to feel better. Learn the 3 key priorities athletes must focus on to protect healing tissue, rebuild strength, and return to sport safely.
Partial Meniscectomy Recovery: 3 Major Mistakes Athletes Make After Surgery
Learn the top 3 mistakes athletes make after partial meniscectomy and how restoring mobility, rebuilding quad strength, and progressive sports rehab protect long-term knee health.
ACL Injury Prevention for Female Soccer Players: 3 Key Exercises to Reduce Your Risk
Female soccer players face a significantly higher risk of ACL injury. Learn 3 key exercises to improve landing, deceleration, and reactive control to reduce injury risk and stay on the field.
Patellar Tendon Pain in Athletes: How to Manage Jumper’s Knee During the Season
In-season patellar tendon pain can derail performance if managed poorly. Learn proven strategies to reduce pain, maintain tendon capacity, and keep athletes performing without unnecessary setbacks.

