The updated 2026 TKA clinical practice guideline goes well beyond knee ROM. Here are the recommendations that matter most for progressive loading, movement, activity, and clinical decision-making.

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most challenging setbacks for athletes, especially those competing at high levels. Returning to play or performance (RTP/P) after ACL reconstruction requires more than just healing; it demands a thorough evaluation of physical readiness. This evaluation must go beyond basic recovery milestones and focus on meeting the physical quality standards specific to the athlete’s sport. This post explores how these standards, comb

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) presents significant challenges for both patients and clinicians. A primary goal in managing OA is improving knee flexion without exacerbating joint pain. This post explores an effective technique to enhance knee flexion while minimizing discomfort. The Challenge of Knee Flexion in OA Patients with knee OA often struggle with limited range of motion due to joint pain and stiffness. Traditional methods of forcing the knee into flexion can compress the

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are a nightmare for athletes and active individuals alike. These common knee injuries, often...

Technique Peek Series video featuring Robert Shapiro, DPT, COMT, demonstrating how to perform an end-range knee flexion mobilization.

This Technique Peek features Robert Shapiro, MA, PT, COMT, SFMA, NKT, demonstrating how to assess the superior Tibiofibular joint for...

Two Rehab/Training Myths That Will Not Go Away: Isolation Training of the Vastus Medialis Obliquus (VMO) and Iliotibial Band (ITB) Stretch

Timothy E. Hewett, PhD, FACSM — Mayo Clinic’s Director of Sports Medicine Biomechanics — brought his landmark ACL injury prevention research to Uniondale in October 2015, showing clinicians how to identify high-risk athletes and apply neuromuscular training to reduce ACL injury rates.