Presentation description
How do you systematically rebuild elite-level speed after a serious knee injury? In this in-depth presentation, Dr. Trevor Rappa breaks down the return-to-play process for an NFL running back following a lateral meniscus tear. Learn how he used data-driven assessments, targeted strength interventions, and progressive sprint mechanics to restore explosiveness and agility. With actionable takeaways on force application, eccentric loading, and change-of-direction progressions, this case study is essential for coaches, rehab professionals, and performance specialists looking to bridge the gap between rehab and elite-level performance.
Watch now and elevate your approach to return-to-sport training.
Learning objectives
- Implement data-driven assessments by utilizing objective measures to guide rehabilitation and ensure readiness for return to sport.
- Apply targeted strength interventions which focus on targeting specific muscle groups in order to restore function and prevent re-injury.
- Progress sprint mechanics and change-of-direction skills utilizing a systematic approach with reintroduces multidirectional speed to meet elite performance demands.
About the presenter
Dr. Trevor Rappa is a performance-based physical therapist and co-founder of Resilient Performance Physical Therapy. He specializes in guiding athletes through the entire return-to-sport continuum, from rehabilitation to performance enhancement. With advanced training in joint and soft tissue mobilization, dry needling, and movement analysis, Dr. Rappa integrates evidence-based strategies to optimize recovery and performance outcomes.
CEU information
Physical Therapy CEUs
California: Our organization is an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in California (CA) by Redefine Health Education, a recognized approval agency of the Physical Therapy Board of CA.
Massachusetts: Our organization is an approved provider of continuing education for APTA Massachusetts.
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Courses approved by other APTA chapters in the following jurisdictions are likely accepted for licensure credit based on the state regulation:
AZ | DC | MD | MS | NM
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Athletic Training CEUs
Sportsmith (P12247) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education for Athletic Trainers. All programs are eligible for Category A CE. ATCs are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent in educational programming.
Contact hours
- Reading time = 10 minutes
- Video length = 37 minutes
- Quiz = 10 minutes
- Total contact hours (rounded down to nearest 0.25 hr) = 0.75
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- Watch the full video below. When you are within 10 seconds of the end, a download box will appear in the blue box below. When you click that button your certificate will be automatically downloaded
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- Complete the course evaluation
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Competency assessment
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Course evaluation
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