At APEX PWR, our sports physical therapy team in Tigard, Oregon, is dedicated to helping athletes of all levels return to their peak performance. For those that have jumping, explosiveness and/or power involved in their sport, we like to add in plyometrics throughout the physical therapy process. The sad thing for most athletes when they’re going through sports injury physical therapy, is that their plan of care doesn’t include a progressive approach and might only consist of the basics.

We recently came across an Instagram post that hit the nail on the head regarding effective rehab, and it resonated with our approach. The post highlighted a common issue: many programs use basic exercises like snap downs and box jumps while claiming to challenge athletes during rehab. However, as the post rightly pointed out, “There aren’t enough forces and load to mimic the demands of true sport.”

This is a crucial point that we emphasize in our sports physical therapy programs. True rehabilitation goes beyond simple movements; it requires a comprehensive and progressive approach that prepares athletes for the specific demands of their sport. This approach allows us to get our athletes back to their sports at an even higher level than before.