RecoveryX Blog
In-depth rehabilitation guides written by Sami Samdani, PT — grounded in clinical evidence and real patient outcomes.
ACL Rehabilitation: What the Data Says About Recovery
A data-driven breakdown of ACL rehabilitation — the phases of recovery, what the research says about return-to-sport timelines, and why force plate testing changes everything.
Rotator Cuff Tears: A Complete Guide to Rehab & Recovery
Everything you need to know — from understanding tear grades to the phases of recovery, surgery vs. physiotherapy decision-making, and evidence-based progressions.
Meniscus Tears: Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery Timeline
How meniscus tears happen, when surgery is (and isn’t) needed, and what a realistic recovery timeline looks like.
Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain): Causes & Fixes That Work
Patellofemoral pain is the most common running injury. Here’s why it happens and the evidence-based path out of it.
Total Knee Replacement: Your Month-by-Month Recovery Guide
What to expect in the first year after total knee replacement — milestones, setbacks, and how to get the most from your new knee.
Frozen Shoulder: Why It Happens and How to Get Moving Again
Frozen shoulder moves through three distinct stages — and the right treatment depends on which one you’re in.
Shoulder Dislocations & Instability: Rehab, Risk & Return to Sport
After a first dislocation, the biggest question is recurrence. Here’s how rehab and smart decisions protect your shoulder.
Low Back Pain & Disc Herniation: What the Evidence Actually Says
Most back pain — even with a disc herniation on MRI — improves without surgery. Here’s the evidence-based path.
Sciatica: Understanding Nerve Pain Down the Leg
What sciatica really is, why it happens, and the staged approach that gets most people back to normal life.
Whiplash & Neck Pain After a Car Accident: A Recovery Roadmap
Early movement — not rest and a collar — is the modern standard for whiplash recovery. Here’s what to do and when.
Hip Labral Tears & FAI: A Guide for Active Adults
Groin pain with deep squats or long sitting? Here’s how labral tears and impingement are actually managed.
Achilles Tendinopathy & Repair: From First Twinge to Full Loading
Whether it’s a grumbling tendinopathy or a surgical repair, the Achilles recovers one way: progressive loading.
Ankle Sprains: Why They Keep Coming Back (and How to Stop It)
Up to 40% of ankle sprains become chronic instability. Proper rehab in the first 6 weeks changes that statistic.
Plantar Fasciitis: Morning Heel Pain, Explained and Solved
Those first agonizing steps out of bed have a cause — and a fix. Here’s the evidence-based plan.
Tennis Elbow & Golfer’s Elbow: Fixing Stubborn Tendon Pain
You don’t need to play tennis to get it. Here’s why elbow tendons get angry — and the loading plan that settles them.
Return-to-Sport Testing: Clearance by Data, Not Guesswork
Feeling ready and being ready are different things. Objective force plate testing shows the difference — before it matters.
Knee Osteoarthritis: Why Exercise Beats Waiting for a Replacement
An OA diagnosis isn’t a countdown to surgery. Structured exercise rivals medication for pain — and changes the trajectory.
Hamstring Strains: The Rehab That Prevents Re-Tears
Hamstring strains have the highest recurrence rate in sport — almost always because rehab stopped at “feels fine.”
Concussion Recovery: The Graded Path Back to School, Work & Sport
Dark-room rest is outdated. Modern concussion care uses early, controlled activity — and a stepwise return with clear rules.
Hip Replacement Recovery: What to Expect, Month by Month
Hip replacements recover famously well — when the rehab gets finished. The realistic arc and milestones that matter.
Shin Splints (MTSS): The Runner’s Guide to Getting Past Them
Medial tibial stress syndrome sidelines new and returning runners more than anything else. Here’s the way through.
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