PPP Health & Performance Network

I Just Tore My ACL, What Should I Do Next?

PPP Performance & Physical Therapy — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:54:01 +0000

In this podcast we discuss the importance of prehab before having ACL surgery.

How Often Should I Train In-Season as an Athlete?

PPP Performance & Physical Therapy — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:52:08 +0000

Athletes should train 2 to 3 times per week for strength and conditioning during the competitive season to maintain power, speed, and joint resilience. Rather than turning physical preparation on and off, high-level development relies on a year-round system built around the 3x3x52 Formula: Component Target Frequency Primary Objective Strength & Conditioning 3 sessions / week Maintain power, velocity, and force production Skill Practice 3 sessions / week Sport-specific technical mastery Duration 52 weeks / year Eliminate physical regression and restart cycles Stopping gym work in-season guarantees a late-season physical drop-off. Maintaining consistent stimulus year-round works for three core ...

Return to Play

PPP Performance & Physical Therapy — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:20:28 +0000

There are three areas we focus on when it comes to return to sport athletes. 1. Consistent three level monitoring 2. Intent Energy System (Conditioning) Development 3. Whole Body Development You have to be more than "ready on paper" you must be ready, conditioned, confident, and strong when you return to sport - and keep you there. Here is a small insight of how we do it.

Why In-Season Training for Athletes is a Must

PPP Performance & Physical Therapy — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:09:11 +0000

Grasp a firm overview of the importance of in-season training for athletes.

Let’s Get Clear on Recovery

PPP Performance & Physical Therapy — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:28:29 +0000

Recovery: We all want it. We all need it - but there are so many options. Explore with us as we get clear on what recovery entails.

Knees - The demands for athletes and how to improve them

PPP Performance & Physical Therapy — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:52:37 +0000

Join us as we talk about the demands at the knee for athletes as well as ways to improve the strength at the knee.

Ankle Strength Why We Need it & How To Improve

PPP Performance & Physical Therapy — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 02:08:24 +0000

In this episode of the PPP Performance & Physical Therapy podcast, Charles Sams discusses the importance of having adequate strength and reactivity at the ankle. Charles breaks down a simple process to identify ankle strength gaps as well as a simple program you can start to today to improve your ankle function.