THE FILM ROOM
Breaking Down Rehabilitation + Performance
About The Author:
Tommy Otley
I work at the intersection of rehabilitation, sport science, and performance. Drawing from experience in elite basketball, higher education, and research, I share practical insights to help you navigate the complexities of high-performance sport.
Welcome to the FILM ROOM!
Certainty is Absurd
Uncertainty is uncomfortable, but overconfidence is dangerous. In rehabilitation and performance, the goal isn't to defend a philosophy—it's to solve the problem in front of you. A reflection on intellectual humility, first principles, and why the best practitioners never stop learning.
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Everything I wish I knew when I was trying to break into high-performance sport. This guide answers the questions I get asked most often about career development, networking, residencies and fellowships, skill acquisition, and standing out in a competitive field, while sharing the lessons I've learned working in collegiate and professional sport.
Residency and Fellowships are an investment in your future. Make sure you’re choosing the right program for you and learn more about how you can build a competitive application, tips for the interview process, and common mistakes I see.
Return to Sport After Shoulder Stabilization Procedures: A Criteria-Based Testing Continuum to Guide Rehabilitation and Inform Return-to-Play Decision Making
Sink or Swim? Clinical Objective Tests and Measures Associated with Shoulder Pain in Swimmers of Varied Age Levels of Competition: A Systematic Review
Automated LESS scoring using OpenCap: Validation and in-season application in collegiate basketball athletes
Cross-sectional analysis of faculty distribution and program characteristics: correlations with top 25 Doctor of Physical Therapy programs
INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH TOMMY?
Tommy is available for podcasts, continuing education courses, practitioner mentorship, elite athlete consulting, and more. To learn more, please submit an inquiry at the link below.