In honor of National Physical Therapy Month, Dr. Brown and Dr. Bay are talking about 7 things we feel pretty strongly about as Sports PTs! You've heard it all before: ice it, rest it, stretch it, tape it, or just wait until the pain goes away. But is that advice actually helping you recover? In this episode of the PTSP Podcast, we're separating fact from fiction and breaking down 7 common injury and rehab myths that could be keeping you from making a full recovery. Hill #1: Rest Is Not Always the Answer. Hill #2: Ice Is Not a Magic Healing Tool. Hill #3: An MRI Finding Doesn't Automatically Mean You Need Surgery. Hill #4: Not Every Tight Muscle Needs to Be Stretched. Hill #5: Pain-Free Does NOT Mean Game-Ready. Hill #6: Braces and Tape Are Not Substitutes for Rehabilitation. Hill #7: Physical Therapy Is More Than a Sheet of Exercises. Whether you're an athlete, parent, coach, or just someone trying to get back to doing what you love, this episode will help you better understand what your body actually needs to recover. At PTSP, we believe recovery is about more than getting rid of pain. It's about addressing the problem, progressively preparing your body for what you want to do, and helping you return stronger and more confident. 📍 Physical Therapy San Pedro 🌐 physicaltherapysanpedro.com 📱 IG/FB: @physicaltherapysanpedro #PhysicalTherapyMonth #SportsPT #SportsPhysicalTherapy #ReturnToSport #ChoosePT #PTSP

In honor of Concussion Awareness Month, Dr. Ja'nae Brown sits down with former professional basketball player Kristen McCarthy for an honest conversation about concussion recovery, post-concussion syndrome, and finding purpose after professional sports. Six months after sustaining a concussion, Kristen was still experiencing persistent symptoms that were affecting her daily life. She eventually came to Physical Therapy San Pedro for concussion rehabilitation and began the process of not just returning to activity—but getting her life back.

In this episode, Kristen shares:

• What it was like living with concussion symptoms for months

• Her experience with concussion rehabilitation

• What she learned about her body and brain throughout recovery

• The additional treatments and support she needed along the way

• How long it took to feel like herself again • Her decision not to return to professional basketball

• How she continues to impact the game through basketball training, camps, and mentorship

• The advice she would give athletes, parents, and coaches navigating concussion recovery Kristen's story is an important reminder that recovery doesn't always mean returning to the game. Sometimes recovery means getting your life back. If you or someone you know is experiencing persistent symptoms after a concussion, seek evaluation from a healthcare professional experienced in concussion management.

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Is staying healthy just luck…or is it something athletes can actually train for?

In honor of National Wellness Month, we're taking a closer look at athlete wellness through a sports performance lens. In this episode, Dr. Ja'nae Brown and Dr. Maile Bay Jacques discuss the habits that help athletes stay healthy, reduce injury risk, and perform at their best throughout the season.

We'll cover:

🏃 Why "the best ability is availability"

💪 The biggest mistakes athletes make before getting injured

😴 How sleep, recovery, and strength training impact performance

⚽ Why youth athletes are getting injured more often

🚨 When to push through—and when it's time to seek help

✅ Practical tips for athletes, parents, and coaches Whether you're an athlete, parent, coach, or healthcare professional, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help athletes stay on the field and perform at their highest level.

💬 We'd love to hear from you! What's one habit that has helped you stay healthy during your season? Let us know in the comments below. 👍

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