PhysioPro Knowledge Base
Clinical knowledge, organized for you.
Five in-depth articles, condition guides, FAQ, and videos — all written by Leonardo Machado, LFT · Zona Rio, Tijuana.
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Why Physical Therapy Didn't Work The First Time
Most patients who come in have already tried physiotherapy. The pattern is consistent: pain reduces, they return to activity, the pain comes back. This article identifies the four specific reasons physiotherapy produces temporary results — and what a treatment approach needs to produce lasting outcomes.
Starting out
New patients.
First Session
What to expect on day one — assessment, treatment, pricing, and what you leave with.
→ FAQFrequently Asked Questions
22 questions answered — booking, pricing, treatment, imaging, recovery timelines, and more.
→ Article · Getting StartedWhat Happens During Your First Session
Assessment and treatment in one appointment. Five areas evaluated, a plan in hand, treatment started on day one.
→Ready to book your first session? Book on WhatsApp →
Injury education
Understanding physical therapy.
Do You Need an MRI Before Physical Therapy?
Almost always no. What clinical examination tells you that a scan never can — and when imaging actually matters.
→ OverviewWhat We Treat
Full condition overview — from acute injury to chronic load and post-surgical rehab.
→ OverviewWho We Help
Athletes, active adults, runners, combat sports, post-surgical, desk workers — who the approach is designed for.
→Have a clinical question? Ask Leonardo directly →
Active patients
Training while injured.
Can You Keep Training While Injured?
In the large majority of cases, yes — with specific modifications. What load management actually means in practice.
→ ConditionSports Injuries
Sprains, strains, overuse, acute trauma — back to full function and training load.
→ ConditionKnee Pain
ACL, meniscus, runner's knee, post-op loading — assessed and progressively reloaded.
→ ConditionBack Pain
Lumbar, disc, sciatica — movement is the treatment, not prolonged rest.
→ ConditionShoulder Pain
Rotator cuff, impingement, instability — movement-based diagnosis and targeted treatment.
→Still training through pain? Get an assessment →
Performance
Return to sport.
How Return-To-Sport Testing Works
The most common RTS criterion is the athlete reporting they feel ready. Here's why that's insufficient — and what objective, criteria-based testing actually looks like.
→ ConditionReturn To Sport
Criteria-based clearance after injury or surgery. Not just pain-free — tissue-ready.
→ ConditionReturn To Running
Structured return to mileage after injury, surgery, or time off — with load progression.
→ ConditionCombat Sports Rehab
BJJ, boxing, MMA — load tolerance, injury management, and return protocols.
→ ConditionPost-Surgical Rehab
Structured recovery after orthopaedic or sports surgery — clinical oversight at every stage.
→Cleared to return? Get criteria-based testing. Book on WhatsApp →
Ready to start
Booking & first session.
Ask Leonardo
Get a direct clinical answer before you book. A real response, not a template.
→ AboutAbout Leonardo
The clinician, the philosophy, and why PhysioPro is built around a single-provider model.
→ HubVideo Library
Clinical rehabilitation content — injury education, movement progressions, and return-to-sport guidance on YouTube and Instagram.
→Or go straight to booking. Book your evaluation on WhatsApp →
Quickest resource
Ask Leonardo directly.
Have a specific question about your condition, training, or situation? Ask Leonardo — a real clinical answer, not a template.