Saratoga Orthopedic Sports Therapy

06/20/2026

Want to jump higher for volleyball?🏐
Here’s a look at one way volleyball athletes can progress their jump training.

Every drills builds on the one before it. Starting with strength and control, then progressing to more explosive, game like movements.

The goal isn’t just to jump higher in the gym, but to move with confidence on the court.

Which drill looks the toughest?👇

06/10/2026

Recovering from an ankle injury? Save this progression📩

As strength, balance, and confidence improve, exercises should progress too. The goal is to build the capacity needed for daily activity, exercise, and sport.

05/28/2026

Hip rehab should focus on more than just pain relief. These exercises help improve:
• Strength
• Balance
• Stability
• Movement Control

As rehab progresses, exercises should gradually become more challenging to help support daily activity and return to sport.

Strong hips help support better movement💪

04/28/2026

Quad strength is one of the biggest drivers of successful ACL rehab. But it’s not just about doing exercises, it’s about how you control, load, and progress them.

Each of these movements targets the quads in a different way to build strength , stability, and tolerance for higher level activity.

Build the foundation first, then progress.

Save this if you’re working through ACL rehab or getting back to sport💪

04/08/2026

Return to sport isn’t just about being pain free. For overhead athletes, it’s about how the shoulder performs under real sport demands - strength, stability, power, and reaction all play a role.

In this series, we used:
• Smith Rack Rows - posterior chain strength & control
• CKUEST - shoulder stability under load
• 1 Arm Shot Put - upper body power
• T-ball Drop - reaction & coordination

In addition to strength and range of motion testing, we use evidence based functional tests to ensure the athlete is ready for their sport. Each test gives insight into a different piece of the puzzle. Getting back to sport safely means more than just moving well, it means being prepared.

04/03/2026