Join Stephania Bell, PT, OCS Emeritus, CSCS, senior writer and injury analyst for ESPN, as she sits down with Heather Milligan, PT, OCS, SCS, founder of Elite OrthoSport Physical Therapy & Performance, to explore the nuances of guiding athletes safely back to sport—from NFL quarterbacks to weekend warriors.

In this episode, Heather shares clinical reasoning, affordable assessment tools, and communication strategies that drive successful outcomes for all patient populations.

You’ll learn:

- Clinical reasoning & progression strategies

- Affordable, objective assessment tools

- Return-to-sport benchmarks

- PT-surgeon communication excellence

- Managing elite vs. everyday athletes

- Case study insights

Whether you treat elite athletes or general orthopedic patients, you’ll gain actionable insights to elevate your practice.

Target Audience:

Physical therapists specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine, PTs treating Achilles injuries (surgical and conservative), Physical therapy students, residents, and new graduates, Athletic trainers and strength & conditioning coaches, Clinicians seeking improved surgeon communication and collaboration, Rehab professionals working with limited budgets and equipment, PTs bridging the gap between general and elite athlete care, Anyone interested in functional progression and return-to-sport decision-making