Dave Logerstedt, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Clinical & Implementation Scientist | Sports Physical Therapist | Science Policy Junkie | Views are my own...

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This one is hard to see.

The NIH Early Independence Award, one of the most competitive grants in the country for young scientists, will not go forward in FY2026. NIH says this is due to “administrative changes to funding opportunity processing and delays in approvals.”

[Matthew Logerstedt @MatthewLogs2]

A bunch of Ups and Downs for my Junior Season. Got hurt in our first game. Ended up missing 4-5 games and was in and out of the lineup for the first half of the year. Was able to full recover and bounce back by the end of the year. Looking forward to a great summer season with @elite_national2
H: 15 (9 1B, 4 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR)
BB: 13
HBP: 2
0 Errors

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Rehabilitation should be periodized. Most of the time, it isn't. Periodization means the systematic manipulation of training variables to build specific qualities in a planned sequence. In late-stage rehab, a practical force-to-performance sequence looks like this:

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The most dangerous words in sports rehab: "Their symmetry looks good." Here's why: When an athlete deconditions post-injury, BOTH limbs lose capacity. So when you calculate a limb symmetry index comparing involved to uninvolved,

[Athlete Motion Institute @AInstitute26971]

We measure quad strength to the decimal. We should be measuring fear with the same rigor. Psychological readiness is one of the most underused domains in return-to-sport assessment and research suggests it may be one of the most predictive.

[Athlete Motion Institute @AInstitute26971]

Acceptable symmetry scores can hide dangerous movement strategies. Here's what to watch for WHILE your athlete is completing a hop battery or change-of-direction test:

[Dave Logerstedt, PT, PhD, FAPTA @DaveLogPT]

🔑 Key rules: → Require controlled landings — not "saved" landings → Use consistent rest periods → Observe movement QUALITY, not just distance or time → Combine with strength data and self-report; never interpret alone

[Dave Logerstedt, PT, PhD, FAPTA @DaveLogPT]

Quick clinical guide: the 4 hop tests you should be using and why each one matters. Hop tests are a window into function. Don't mistake them for the full picture.

[Dave Logerstedt, PT, PhD, FAPTA @DaveLogPT]

🦵 Crossover Hop for Distance: 3 hops while alternately crossing a center line. Makes frontal and transverse plane control visible.

🦵 6-Meter Timed Hop: Hop through a 6-meter course as fast as possible. LSI = uninvolved time ÷ involved time × 100.

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Kevin McGonigle is your American League Player of the Month for March/April 👏

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[Athlete Motion Institute @AInstitute26971]

I use one clear decision node to make return-to-sport calls: hit all criteria, or don’t clear. It makes decisions simpler and documentation defensible. Learn how Athlete Motion Institute’s system reduces uncertainty: https://t.co/G9X3VEeDR4 #SportsPT

[Dave Logerstedt, PT, PhD, FAPTA @DaveLogPT]

@KalkhovenJudd @SportsMedicineJ Judd, I look forward to reading this.

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@David_TornAI CLAUDE

[Athlete Motion Institute @AInstitute26971]

Let's settle this. I've asked this question in every continuing education room I've been in — and the answers are always split.

🗳️ POLL: When do you consider an athlete "officially" cleared for return to sport? Some answers lead to better outcomes than others.

[Matthew Logerstedt @MatthewLogs2]

Another huge win today. Went 1/2 with an Oppo 2B and 2 BB. Looking to keep it up the rest of the season.

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[Dave Logerstedt, PT, PhD, FAPTA @DaveLogPT]

@ShurillaGorilla @APTA_official Thanks Jeff

[Dave Logerstedt, PT, PhD, FAPTA @DaveLogPT]

I was recently elected as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association @APTA_official. I am incredibly humbled and honored. The mentorship and friendships along the way made this possible. My goal is to have an impact, in the clinic or classroom.