"Incorporating criteria-based protocols into my practice has been a game changer for not only me but also my patients. Taking out the guesswork of when to properly and safely progress patients has helped streamline the entire rehab process. Patients have been very receptive to seeing the steps clearly laid out."

Tyler Staadt, PT, DPT

Performax Physical Therapy

"Having objective criteria for progression has changed the way I structure my evaluations and treatment planning. I had a younger athlete who expected to be cleared based on time since surgery, but objective testing shifted the focus away from the calendar — and by the time they returned to sport they were significantly stronger."

"The shift toward criteria-based progressions has helped bring clarity and consistency not just for me, but across my team as well. One of the biggest lightbulb moments has been seeing how much more confident patients become when they understand the criteria they need to meet rather than just being told timelines."

Justin Byrd, DPT, ATC

Physical Therapist

"Having these protocols has given me a framework to base my decision making. I've found these to be a very useful guide in not only understanding time-based progression, but most importantly criterion-based to objectify patient progress and readiness for the next phase."

"The TPD protocols have been HUGE for my success as a clinician. I can now stop guessing with my evaluations, the treatments and exercises to perform, and the progressions I should be making. The patient can no longer say 'When can we move on?' because they have the criteria right in front of them."

"Having these protocols has given me a much more organized framework to work from. I actually give patients a copy on their first visit so they understand where they are and what the progression should look like. It creates clear baselines and helps patients stay engaged with their rehab."

"Having these has not only helped in my treatment processes, but it has increased the confidence of our PTAs as well as OT clinicians working with post-op shoulder patients. We have a new grad PTA who confidently took a patient through an entire Achilles repair — and he is back on the basketball court doing fantastic!"

"The protocols give more confidence when someone comes in frustrated that they aren't where they think they should be. We can go over the protocol and test results and show them exactly where they are. Clients feel really empowered when they can see how detailed it is compared to cookie-cutter protocols."

"I feel 100% more confident in setting up my plan of care for my post-op patients with these easy-to-follow templates! The breakdown of each milestone before heading to the next phase was the big lightbulb moment for me. I have definitely recommended this to all my peers and new grads."

"The Post-Op Protocol bundle has been a really valuable resource in my practice. Having clear, criteria-based progressions has helped structure both my evaluations and treatment planning much more effectively. The defined benchmarks help patients better understand their progress and stay motivated."

"I've been using these mainly for my post-op ACLs and Achilles. I really like having the criteria to progress to the next phase — it gives myself and the client objective information they must pass as opposed to time-based timelines. Clients appreciate having functional goals to aim for."

Frank Kumi

Defy Sports Performance & Physiotherapy, Canada

"The rehabilitation protocols have been an invaluable resource for me clinically. The clear, concise, objective benchmarks help guide clinical decisions for progression to the next phase. Too often we look only at timeline, and not how the patient is actually doing physically and functionally."

Daniel Barber, DAT, LAT, ATC

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

"Having these protocols has given me a framework to base my decision making. I've found these to be a very useful guide in not only understanding time-based progression, but most importantly criterion-based to objectify patient progress and readiness for the next phase."

"Incorporating criteria-based protocols into my practice has been a game changer for not only me but also my patients. Taking out the guesswork of when to properly and safely progress patients has helped streamline the entire rehab process. Patients have been very receptive to seeing the steps clearly laid out."

Tyler Staadt, PT, DPT

Performax Physical Therapy

"Having objective criteria for progression has changed the way I structure my evaluations and treatment planning. I had a younger athlete who expected to be cleared based on time since surgery, but objective testing shifted the focus away from the calendar — and by the time they returned to sport they were significantly stronger."

"The shift toward criteria-based progressions has helped bring clarity and consistency not just for me, but across my team as well. One of the biggest lightbulb moments has been seeing how much more confident patients become when they understand the criteria they need to meet rather than just being told timelines."

Justin Byrd, DPT, ATC

Physical Therapist

"Having these protocols has given me a framework to base my decision making. I've found these to be a very useful guide in not only understanding time-based progression, but most importantly criterion-based to objectify patient progress and readiness for the next phase."

"The TPD protocols have been HUGE for my success as a clinician. I can now stop guessing with my evaluations, the treatments and exercises to perform, and the progressions I should be making. The patient can no longer say 'When can we move on?' because they have the criteria right in front of them."

"Having these protocols has given me a much more organized framework to work from. I actually give patients a copy on their first visit so they understand where they are and what the progression should look like. It creates clear baselines and helps patients stay engaged with their rehab."

"Having these has not only helped in my treatment processes, but it has increased the confidence of our PTAs as well as OT clinicians working with post-op shoulder patients. We have a new grad PTA who confidently took a patient through an entire Achilles repair — and he is back on the basketball court doing fantastic!"

"The protocols give more confidence when someone comes in frustrated that they aren't where they think they should be. We can go over the protocol and test results and show them exactly where they are. Clients feel really empowered when they can see how detailed it is compared to cookie-cutter protocols."

"I feel 100% more confident in setting up my plan of care for my post-op patients with these easy-to-follow templates! The breakdown of each milestone before heading to the next phase was the big lightbulb moment for me. I have definitely recommended this to all my peers and new grads."

"The Post-Op Protocol bundle has been a really valuable resource in my practice. Having clear, criteria-based progressions has helped structure both my evaluations and treatment planning much more effectively. The defined benchmarks help patients better understand their progress and stay motivated."

"I've been using these mainly for my post-op ACLs and Achilles. I really like having the criteria to progress to the next phase — it gives myself and the client objective information they must pass as opposed to time-based timelines. Clients appreciate having functional goals to aim for."

Frank Kumi

Defy Sports Performance & Physiotherapy, Canada

"The rehabilitation protocols have been an invaluable resource for me clinically. The clear, concise, objective benchmarks help guide clinical decisions for progression to the next phase. Too often we look only at timeline, and not how the patient is actually doing physically and functionally."

Daniel Barber, DAT, LAT, ATC

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

"Having these protocols has given me a framework to base my decision making. I've found these to be a very useful guide in not only understanding time-based progression, but most importantly criterion-based to objectify patient progress and readiness for the next phase."