You Feel Ready — But Are You Actually Ready to Return to Sport?
You Feel Ready — But Are You Actually Ready to Return to Sport?
You finished your rehab. You're pain-free. You think you're ready to get back in the game.
But are you?
One of the biggest mistakes athletes (and even some providers) make is assuming that once the pain stops, you're good to go. Unfortunately, that's not always the case — and returning to sport too early can put you right back on the sideline.
🚦 Pain-Free Doesn’t Mean Ready
Pain is just one signal. But true return-to-sport readiness involves:
Strength symmetry
Movement control
Reaction time
Agility
Confidence under load or fatigue
You might feel fine jogging or doing drills — but that doesn’t mean your body is fully prepared for the speed, impact, and unpredictability of real sport.
🧪 So How Do You Know When You're Really Ready?
At SB Physio, we don’t guess. We test.
Our return-to-sport assessments include:
Hop testing for power and control
Y-Balance or STAR test for asymmetry and neuromuscular control
Landing mechanics
Strength comparisons — not just by feel, but measured against baseline or uninvolved side
Sport-specific movement drills under fatigue
We combine these results with your sport demands, history, and personal goals to create a clear yes/no/maybe recommendation — and a plan if you’re not quite there.
🎯 Why This Matters
Studies show that returning to sport before reaching certain strength and balance thresholds increases re-injury risk — especially after ACL, ankle, or hamstring injuries.
And yet, many athletes never go through objective clearance testing. They just… feel fine and jump back in.
We think you deserve better.
⚡ Athletes Deserve Confidence — Not Just Clearance
Our goal isn’t just to say “you’re cleared” — it’s to help you feel confident in your return:
Confident in your knee holding up during a cut
Confident in your ankle on a bad landing
Confident that you’ve done the work and earned your return
That kind of confidence doesn’t come from guessing. It comes from a clear plan and real data.
🏋️♀️ What If You’re Not an Elite Athlete?
You don’t have to be a pro to take your body seriously. Whether you're a weekend warrior, a high school athlete, or a parent trying to keep up with your kids — you deserve smart, thoughtful return-to-activity planning.
We’ll meet you where you’re at, and help get you where you want to go — safely.
✅ Ready to Get Back in the Game (For Real This Time)?
We offer return-to-sport assessments for:
Post-op athletes
Sprain/strain recoveries
Overuse injuries
General re-entry after long breaks
👉 Schedule a Return-to-Sport Evaluation
Don't leave your comeback up to chance.
* This post is for informational purposes only and does not replace a medical evaluation. Return-to-sport decisions should always be guided by a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your injury, sport demands, and recovery process.
