Many basketball players get stuck in the cycle of:
Pain → Rest → Return → Re-Injury
We work with you to fix that!
We specialize in helping athletes stay healthy, move better, and perform at their best.
We combine physical therapy and basketball expertise to guide your full return-to-play and performance journey.
Traditional Physical Therapy rarely understands the demands of the game…
Explosiveness, Cutting, Landing Mechanics, Change of Direction, or the Return-to-Play Programming
We are a team of Doctors of Physical Therapy and Strength & Conditioning Coaches that are experts in sport related injuries, surgeries, rehab and return to sport.
We’ve helped basketball players and various sport athletes come back from ACL tears, Achilles ruptures, acute and chronic injuries, and post-surgical recoveries — using the same evidence-based methods used with professional athletes. We’re not a general PT clinic that happens to treat athletes. We built The Basketball Doctors specifically around the movements, demands, and return-to-sport timelines of basketball players and athletes. Every program is one-on-one, every plan is customized, and every milestone is measured. If you’re serious about getting back on the court — not just “functional,” but back to full speed — this is the program for you.
We believe in an athlete-centered approach with a support team around you. This is to ensure you are getting the most out of your game plan and coaching to build the foundation for a healthy athlete and to meet your goals!
Live in Los Angeles or Orange County California? Ready to take your rehab, longevity, and performance to the next level?
We got you!
Get the professional athlete experience with detailed movement assessments, manual treatment, and a customized exercise plan to help you recover smarter and perform better.
Whether you’re rehabbing an injury or working to prevent the next one, our athlete-centered approach helps you rebuild with confidence and return to the court better than ever.
Cash-Based Practice
No Referral Needed
Superbills Provided Upon Request for Out-Of-Network Reimbursement
Not local to Southern California, and looking for high level coaching & training?
Our online coaching service brings high-performance basketball training and rehab to you—wherever you are!
Through video-based programming, weekly check-ins, and form review, we deliver expert physical therapy-led training that’s tailored to your goals, your schedule, and your level.
We combine evidence-based movement strategies with personalized guidance so you can make progress, stay consistent, and feel supported every step of the way—no matter the distance!
No Insurance Needed
Location Based on Your Needs
Programming & Check-In’s Based on Your Schedule
The Basketball Doctors offers DPT-led, basketball- & sports- ACL rehab — in-person across Orange County & Los Angeles, or online coaching available worldwide. We don’t just get you walking again. We get you back to jumping, cutting, competing, and performing in your sport.
Video-based programming, weekly check-ins, and DPT-reviewed form feedback — no matter where you are.
From Jumper’s Knee to Ankle Sprains to Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy, The Basketball Doctors DPT-led programs are built around the specific demands of sport & basketball — not a generic protocol. We not only get you back, many athletes tell us they feel more athletic, balanced, and explosive than before!
Managing a Growing Athlete’s Knee Pain
Book a FREE Discovery and we’ll help you figure out what’s going on, explain it, and create a game plan!
Meet with your Physical Therapist (in-person or virtual) to get to the root of the problem and understand your goals.
Your PT builds a customized rehab and performance plan specific to your injury, position, and return-to-sport goals — no templates, no guesswork.
We monitor your workouts, adjust your program weekly, and guide your return-to-play—from first steps to full-game intensity.
We ensure you regain explosiveness, confidence, and durability — so you return stronger than before the injury.
After ACL surgery, prioritize total calories and protein above all else. Aim for 2.0–2.5 g of protein per kg of body weight daily in the first six weeks, spread across four to five meals. Correct low vitamin D, add 2–3 g of omega-3s, and keep an eye on calories during rehab.
Basketball off-season training should include three phases: a 1–3 week recovery window, a 3–8 week foundation phase building strength and mobility, and an 8–14 week basketball-specific conditioning phase. Injury prevention, protein intake of ~2g/kg/day, and load management (no more than 10% weekly increase) are non-negotiable throughout.
Lack of full knee extension after ACL surgery occurs due to post-op swelling/pain that inhibits the quadriceps, soft tissue guarding and scar tissue formation. This could lead to a structural block called a cyclops lesion, or a poorly positioned surgical graft. The window to address it is the first 4 weeks post-op.
The five milestones to hit in the early stages of rehab after ACL reconstruction are: (1) full passive knee extension matching the non-surgical leg, (2) controlled swelling and joint effusion, (3) voluntary quadriceps activation without quad lag, (4) normalized gait without crutches, and (5) knee flexion progressing to 90–110 degrees. Missing these foundations delays every subsequent phase of ACL rehab.
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