The ProImpact Injury Report

Mike Ellis discusses the challenges of the speed and strength skyrocketing in athletes, and if the body can withstand it.

Mike Ellis joins the guys for another indepth look at athletes' injury challenges.

Mike Ellis joined Doug to discuss the need for families/athletes to seek credible information once an injury occurs and to avoid "paralysis by analysis" by reading too much into initial evaluations. Once a health provider is chosen, Ellis said, that provider should have a sense of urgency.

Physical therapist Grayson Evans fills in for Mike Ellis on this episode of the ProImpact PT Injury Report. Hosted by Doug Amos from ESPN The Ticket, this show takes listeners step-by-step through the full process of managing high school sports injuries—from the moment an athlete goes down on a Friday night to their eventual return to the field.

Key Topics Covered

Sideline Assessment Strategy: How physical therapists evaluate injuries on the field under high-stress conditions, clear head and neck injuries, and manage initial sideline triage.

The Post-Game Protocol: Why quiet, controlled Saturday morning clinic evaluations are critical for getting an accurate diagnostic picture.

Patient Rights & Specialist Options: Empowering families with the freedom to choose their own orthopedists, surgeons, and imaging facilities.

Managing Return-to-Play Pressure: Balancing timeline expectations from coaches, parents, and athletes with safe, objective criteria to prevent re-injury.

Catch the show every Friday at Noon. To connect with the clinic or schedule an evaluation, call (334) 356-6453 or visit ProImpactPT.com.