Mastering Tendon Adaptation
with Dr. Drew Reid
MayĀ 18, 2026
Folsom
May 19, 2026
UFĀ
May 21, 2026
RosevilleĀ
June 1, 2026
Reno, NVĀ
Schedule
Precourse material to be completed prior to arrival.
5pm - 6pm: Early Phase Rehab including manual therapy, pain and nutrition education, low jerk isometric protocol, differential diagnosis, advanced isometric loading
6pm - 7pm: Mid Phase Rehab including HSR program design, patient communication, healing and adaptation timelines, strength and force plate testing examples
7pm - 8pm: Late Phase Rehab including return to sport timelines, coaching speed and plyometrics, movement analysis and deconstructing the sport, framework for progression of plyometrics and high jerk exposure.
Course Description
This continuing education course provides evidence-based instruction in the assessment, treatment, and progression of tendon-related conditions through the lens of the Kime Performance Continuum: pain, mobility, strength, speed, and performance. Participants examine the mechanobiology of tendon adaptation ā€” mechanotransduction, viscoelasticity, stress shielding, and stress relaxation ā€” evaluate using evidence informed methods for prescribing isometric loading, heavy slow resistance training (HSR), and plyometric loading protocols, and apply a criteria-based framework to clinical decision-making regarding progression and return to sport.
Course Objectives
- Describe the mechanobiological basis for tendon adaptation, including the roles of mechanotransduction, viscoelasticity, collegen matrix remodeling in response to tensile, compressive, and shear loading.
- Differentiate among three phases of tendon rehabilitation and identify appropriate clinical interventions for each phase.
- Attendees will be able to program a 12-week HSR progression consistent with published protocols for patellar and Achilles tendinopathy, specifying tempo, intensity, and volume parameters.
- Evaluate readiness for phase progression using objective criteria including strength benchmarks, force plate metrics, and validated pain-monitoring rules.
- Integrate nutritional timing (15 g hydrolyzed collagen with vitamin C, administered 1 hour pre-training) as an adjunct to loading protocols based on current evidence.
Meet Your Instructor
Drew is an experienced sports physical therapist with a special interest in plyometric training and working with jumping athletes. His background in track and collegiate basketball helped lead him to the field of physical therapy. He enjoys helping others heal through movement and perform at their best. In 2022, Drew served on the medical staff at the World Athletics Track and Field Championships, caring for Olympic-level athletes in Eugene, Oregon. After playing basketball in Junior College, he finished his undergrad degree at Central Washington University, then received his Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific.
