Return to Sport Testing
Research-based testing protocol designed to holistically assess an athlete’s readiness to return to sport at full strength and minimize the risk of reinjury.
Specifically created for sports injuries and post-operative clearance, including ACL and meniscus repairs.

“After speaking to Larry one time he was extremly caring, he was calculated in his responses. He educated me properly on just overall recovery, shoulder management and pain management.”
“Right person in the right place. Larry is incredibly knowledgeable and very patient”
“Overall, our experience at Fuel Sports Physical Therapy was exceptional.”

Who It’s For
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Athletes returning from lower-extremity injuries (ACL, meniscus, hip, ankle).
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Post-operative patients needing objective clearance.
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Athletes needing a go/no-go decision before playoffs, showcases, or combines.
Qualities We Test
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Strength
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Power
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Endurance
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Jump profiling
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Horizontal testing
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Lateral testing
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Vertical testing
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Responsiveness (“springiness”)
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Speed
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Agility
Specialized Equipment
Dynamometry (force gauge) — strength and power testing
Ovr Jump — laser jump testing
Ovr Sprint — laser timing system for speed and agility testing
And More!
Why Choose Us?
Research-Based Criteria
Benchmarks aligned with current evidence.
Clear, Actionable Reports
Same/next-day summary with strengths, gaps, and priorities.
Team Coordination
We’ll share results with your PT/coach/surgeon on request.



How It Works
Your 3-Step Plan To Getting Back To What You Love
Getting started with Fuel Physical Therapy is simple—follow these three steps to overcome pain and return to your active Northbrook lifestyle.
Book
Tell us your sport, position, injury/surgery, and timeline.
Test
60–90 minutes: standardized warm-up and your individualized test battery.
Decide
Objective scores & guidance to plan your return (plus a suggested retest window).
What Our Northbrook Athletes Say
Real reviews from active individuals like you
"Right person in the right place. Larry is incredibly knowledgeable and very patient. He took time to understand my pain and created a personalized treatment plan that really worked for me, allowing me to return to running without discomfort. Highly recommend Larry."
"Larry is an amazing physical therapist and a really great guy to work with. He really understands the human body and how certain muscle groups are affected by different issues. I've been having shoulder and carpal tunnel issues and he helped me figure out what was causing it and how to reverse the issue. Would highly recommend him to anyone looking for help with these types of issues!"
"Fuel physical therapy saved my track season. Tore my ACL and meniscus in October of 23. I missed my entire sophomore season due to the injury. After preliminary rehab I was looking for a serious trainer who could work me and my knee back into running form. The training went incredibly well and my knee is pain free and feeling great. Larry is a great trainer who pushes you to reach your goals and is very flexible about scheduling sessions around work and other commitments. Overall I give Fuel a 10/10. It is a great place to recovery from injuries and a great resource to help you accomplish your mental and physical goals."
Ready to Perform Your Best?
Make an informed, confident return with objective Return to Sport Testing.