Tips from your therapist — explanations, corrections and answers to the questions we hear every day. Most posts include video.
Most athletes are discharged from physical therapy the moment walking stops hurting. That is not readiness. This post walks through the limb symmetry measures, hop batteries and strength ratios we use to decide when a knee is genuinely ready for sport — and what the numbers should look like before anyone signs off.
September 21, 2026 · 6 min read · Video included
Practical guidance from the same clinicians who treat you here — a few times a month at most.
