📏 Why Strength Reference Values Matter After ACL Surgery: Setting the Bar for Safe Return to Sport

Discover how quadriceps and hamstring strength benchmarks help clinicians assess rehab progress and guide return-to-sport decisions after ACL reconstruction. Based on clinical research, not assumptions.
🦵 Your Guide to Achilles Tendon Surgery Recovery: How Physical Therapy Gets You Back on Your Feet 🚶‍♂️⚽

An Achilles tendon rupture is a serious injury—but with the right recovery plan, you can regain strength, mobility, and confidence. At Pain & Performance Coach in Hillsboro (OR), we guide active adults and athletes through every phase of healing after Achilles surgery. Whether you’re a runner, gym-goer, weekend warrior, or just want to get back […]
🚀 Why Vertical Jump Metrics Matter When Returning to Sport After ACL Surgery (And Why Most Clinics Miss the Mark)

Most clinics rely heavily on horizontal hop tests—and while they’re simple and look impressive, research shows they don’t actually reflect what’s going on inside your knee. Athletes can pass these tests with compensations that hide deficits in knee function, power generation, and force control.
ACL Rehab That Actually Works: The Performance-First Approach Inspired by The Best Around the World

ACL injuries can be a career-altering setback—unless your recovery is handled with precision, personalization, and purpose. At Pain & Performance Coach LLC, we’ve adopted core principles from the best of the world’s leading sports rehab institutions including—Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital—to help you get back to peak performance, not just daily function. Disclaimer: this […]
🦵 How to Choose the Right ACL Rehab Clinic: What Equipment & Resources Really Matter

Discover what equipment top ACL rehab clinics should have—like force plates, dynamometers, and isokinetic resistance tools. Your full ACL recovery guide in Portland, Hillsboro & Beaverton.
Evidence Based ACL Rehabilitation: How Force Plate Testing Revolutionizes ACL Recovery and Changes Everything

Discover how force plate testing at Pain & Performance Coach in Hillsboro provides objective data for safer ACL rehabilitation and return-to-sport decisions. Serving Portland metro area.
ACL reconstruction is just the first step in returning to sport. At Pain & Performance Coach in Hillsboro, we use state-of-the-art force plate technology to transform how we approach ACL rehabilitation. Our VALD ForceDecks provide objective data that guides your recovery journey from day one.