Expert Return to Sport Testing in Charleston, SC
Made 2 Move Physical Therapy on Daniel Island uses objective force plate and VALD return to sport testing to tell you — with data, not guesswork — exactly when you're ready to get back in the game. No arbitrary timelines. No cookie-cutter protocols. Just a clear, science-backed path back to running, lifting, and competing at full strength.
Cleared to Play Doesn't Mean Ready to Play
Too many athletes return to sport after injury or surgery feeling anxious, underprepared, and unsure if their body can actually handle the demands — because nobody measured whether it could.
The Arbitrary Timeline
The Re-Injury Cycle
The Mental Block That Won't Go Away
You hit the 6-month mark post-ACL surgery and get cleared — but nobody tested your quad strength, your power output, or whether your injured leg can match your healthy one. You're left guessing.
Athletes who return to sport without passing objective strength and movement benchmarks are significantly more likely to re-tear or suffer a new injury. A clearance date is not a green light.
Fear of re-injury doesn't go away on its own. When your return to sport testing shows real numbers — and you see the data proving your leg is ready — confidence follows. Without that proof, doubt stays.
Why Charleston Athletes Choose Made 2 Move
Our return to sport testing program at Made 2 Move on Daniel Island goes far beyond a handshake clearance. Using force plates, VALD dynamometer testing, plyometric assessments, and movement screens, we build a full athlete profile — then give you a concrete plan to attack every gap before you step back on the field, court, or platform.
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Objective strength, power, and symmetry testing using force plates and VALD dynamometry — the same tools used by elite sports programs
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90-minute comprehensive assessment covering isolated strength, plyometric capacity, deceleration, agility, psychological readiness, and movement competency
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A full written athlete profile with results, benchmarks, and a personalized plan to close the gap — so you return stronger than before
Your Three-Step Path Back to Full Performance
Step 1: 90-Minute Deep Assessment
Step 2: Your Personalized Return Plan
Step 3: Clear the Benchmark. Return Strong.
Your journey begins with a comprehensive evaluation with a Doctor of Physical Therapy — covering strength, power, movement quality, plyometric capacity, and psychological readiness. We measure everything so nothing is left to chance.
Based on your testing data, we build a 100% individualized program — delivered through a mobile app — targeting every gap between where you are now and where you need to be to return safely and confidently.
When your objective return to sport testing numbers show you're ready — symmetry scores, power output, agility, and psych readiness all in range — you get back to your sport with data-backed confidence, not just hope.
Return to Sport Testing for These Injuries
Whether you're recovering from ACL reconstruction, a labral repair, meniscus surgery, or a stubborn overuse injury that kept you sidelined, our return to sport testing in Charleston gives you an objective road map back. We work with runners, CrossFitters, HYROX competitors, tennis and pickleball players, golfers, youth athletes, and lifters — anyone who wants more than a date on a calendar before they trust their body again.
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ACL tears & post-surgical rehab — pre-op prep through objective return-to-sport clearance using force plate and VALD testing
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Meniscus injuries, labral tears, hip impingement, and lower extremity overuse — full-body assessment to confirm readiness for cutting, jumping, and loading
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Hamstring strains, IT band syndrome, runner's knee, Achilles tendinopathy, and ankle injuries — load tolerance and plyometric capacity testing before return to running or competition
Gary Bolduc
"Originally experiencing back pain when running, Nicolette performed a complete assessment and determined the best path forward to address weaknesses that were the primary cause of my pain. In a less than expected time period, she had me running pain free — and also improved my overall leg strength, making me a stronger runner!"
Kris Litman-Koon
"For over a year I experienced a lot of pain if I ran more than 2 or 3 miles. I worked with AG, and she did a phenomenal job diagnosing what was going on and creating a personalized plan for strength and training. I'm back to running long distances pain-free and I look forward to racing again."
Mike Hirsch
"Made 2 Move has been truly life-changing. Dr. Nicolette Fisher is exceptional — thoughtful, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. I've regained confidence, strength, and mobility, and I'm now moving pain-free. What sets Made 2 Move apart is the personalized approach that bridges physical therapy and real-world performance."
Meet the Doctors of Physical Therapy Behind Your Return to Sport Plan
Board-certified specialists, athletes themselves, and experts in objective testing.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dr. Nicolette Fisher, PT, DPT, OCS, OMT-C
A board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and MUSC-trained DPT with a completed Orthopedic Residency. Nicolette is a former collegiate cross country and track athlete who brings lived experience to every running rehab case. Specialties: knee pain & running rehab, shoulder pain, HYROX & CrossFit athlete rehab, postpartum return to running, and orthopedic manual therapy.
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Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dr. Ann Gordon Mink ("AG"), PT, DPT
AG earned her DPT at Mercer University after a B.S. in Exercise Science from Ole Miss, and began her career in pediatric sports medicine in Atlanta before bringing her whole-person approach to Daniel Island. Specialties: ACL rehab and return to sport, back pain and sciatica, running and endurance sports rehab, and knee pain.
Co-Owner & Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dr. Hannah Breal, PT, DPT
Co-owner of Made 2 Move and MUSC-trained DPT with credentials in Precision Nutrition (PN-L1) and CrossFit (CF-L1). Hannah built this practice around the belief that exercise and strength are medicine. Specialties: CrossFit & HYROX rehab, shoulder and rotator cuff injuries, back pain, knee tendinopathy, and lifestyle health coaching.
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Director of ACL & Sports Rehab
Laura Sapper, ATC, OTC, CSMS
A Certified Athletic Trainer and sports rehab specialist with a background spanning collegiate athletics, high school sports medicine, and four years in orthopedic surgery. Laura leads our ACL program with a comprehensive return-to-sport test battery used by professional athletes. Specialties: ACL rehab, youth and collegiate athlete rehab, post-surgical sports rehabilitation, and lower extremity performance training.
Find Us on Daniel Island, Charleston
Made 2 Move Physical Therapy – Daniel Island is just a 3-minute drive (0.5 miles) from the heart of Daniel Island via Seven Farms Drive. We're located at 885 Island Park Dr., Suite C — directly across from New Realm Brewery, near Daniel Island Town Center. Mon–Fri: 8 AM–6 PM | (843) 640-5244 | frontdesk@made2movept.com
Just 3 minutes (0.5 miles) from the heart of Daniel Island via Seven Farms Drive. Head along Seven Farms Drive toward Island Park Drive — we're at 885 Island Park Dr., Suite C, directly across from New Realm Brewery.
Questions About Return to Sport Testing?
What does return to sport testing actually measure?
Our 90-minute return to sport assessment covers isolated muscle strength, single-leg power output, plyometric capacity, deceleration and agility, range of motion, endurance, movement competency, stability and coordination, and psychological readiness. We use force plates and VALD dynamometry to generate objective symmetry scores — the same benchmarks used by elite sports medicine programs — so your clearance is based on data, not a date on a calendar. You leave with a full written athlete profile and a clear plan.
Do you take insurance, and how does pricing work?
Made 2 Move operates on a self-pay model, which means you pay directly — no insurance billing, no surprise EOBs, and no being rushed through 20-minute sessions with an aide. Every visit is a full 60-plus minutes, one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. We offer 100% cost transparency: pricing is discussed openly during your free phone consult before you book anything. No hidden fees, ever.
How is this different from the physical therapy I've tried before?
Traditional PT clinics often see multiple patients at once, hand you a printed exercise sheet, and discharge you at an arbitrary milestone. At Made 2 Move, every session is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy for 60 or more minutes. Your program is written specifically for you and delivered through a mobile app. We use objective testing tools — including force plates and VALD dynamometry — to measure your progress, find your weaknesses, and tell you exactly what needs to happen before you're truly ready to return to your sport. We find your entry point back into training instead of shutting you down.