Adelle Smener PT, DPT, CSCS

Introducing NYBPT - Not Your Basic PT - now open inside @trainingloft Westwood 🖤 Let’s be honest - our healthcare system is overworked and overrun. Leaving too many people left with cookie-cutter care that doesn’t address their unique needs. And while the “basic” approach might work for some, it leaves many feeling stuck, frustrated, and unheard in their rehab jourknees. From day one, I’ve built my practice around a simple belief: you deserve better. You deserve care that’s thoughtful, personal, and rooted in evidence - not assembly-line protocols. 🏋️‍♀️Professional and collegiate athletes don’t settle for one-dimensional rehab, so why should you? I believe every patient deserves a provider who gives their full attention and energy, who listens, and who designs a plan tailored to your goals- from where you are now to where you want to go 📈 That’s where Not Your Basic PT comes in. NYBPT redefines physical therapy by blending evidence-based care, performance training, and lifestyle-driven wellness. While I am an avid knee and post-operative rehab (ACL, meniscus, cartilage) enthusiast, my approach extends beyond that - helping active individuals of all backgrounds move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what they love with confidence 💃🏻 It’s the same care, same mission, and same values I’ve always believed in - now with a new home, a fresh vibe, and even more intention. Evidence-based. Human-centered. 💪

One thing my own experience with low back pain has reinforced lately? Rehab isn’t always about “fixing” something Sometimes it’s about learning when to push, when to pull back, and rebuilding trust in your body again I see the same thing with my ACLers all the time. A flare up, a tough week, increased soreness, a setback in confidence and the immediate assumption is often…“something must be wrong” But rehab isn’t linear. Neither is being human. Sleep, stress, workload, life… it all matters Sometimes the biggest progress comes from staying consistent, managing load appropriately, and realizing that temporary symptoms don’t always mean you’re moving backwards Still practicing what I preach over here too 💃

Let’s be honest: healthcare can feel rushed, reactive, and one-size-fits-all. And while the “basic” approach may work for some people (which is great!)… for others - especially ACLers, post-op patients, and those dealing with lingering knee pain - it can leave them feeling stuck, frustrated, and unheard. Those people deserve options too. From day one, I’ve built NYBPT around a simple belief: rehab should feel intentional, collaborative, and individualized. You deserve more than rushed sessions and generic programs. You deserve care that listens, adapts, tests, reassesses, and evolves with you. A plan built around your goals. Your lifestyle. Your sport. Your body. Welcome to not your basic knee rehab 🤝

Testing days are the best days 🤝 Not because every session is a PR or a huge milestone, but because they keep us honest. Sometimes testing confirms it’s time to progress. Sometimes it tells us to regroup, adjust, and pay attention. Either way, it gives us information. Rehab shouldn’t just be based on time or vibes. It should include checkpoints, reflection, and objective data along the way. And yes…some testing days are better than others. Sleep, stress, work, life… it all matters. That’s why testing is just a snapshot in time, not a final judgment. The goal isn’t perfection. The goal is continuing to move forward with intention. Special shoutout to the @vald_performance as no testing day would be complete without my Dynamo 🦵. Quite literally one of the most valuable tools in my toolbox. Affordable, easy to implement, and incredibly helpful for making more confident rehab decisions and tracking progress over time 📈 Happy Friday & happy testing day 💃

Learning doesn’t always look like courses, certifications, or time in the clinic anymore. Sometimes it looks like figuring things out as you go. Building something from the ground up. Leaning into what makes you different. Lately, it’s been less about adding more… and more about refining, trusting, and showing up with intention. Different season, same commitment to getting better.

Believe it or not there’s still people out there putting an emphasis in our field on credentials, certifications, and letters after your name. While those things CAN matter and CAN highlight someone’s willingness to grow, learn, etc, they’re not what truly set someone apart (IMO) What matters is how you show up for the person in front of you. The details you pay attention to. The willingness to keep learning, adapting, and raising your own standard of care. Because at the end of the day, it’s not about what’s on paper it’s about the experience your patients have and the outcomes you help them achieve 💃

Full circle moment & this one means a lot 🎓🦵 If I’m being honest - this was the first athlete I’ve ever worked with who re-tore after being cleared to return to sport. And that’s something that sticks with you. You replay it, question everything, and have to come to terms with the reality that sometimes…there are factors we can’t control. Sometimes it’s just really bad luck ❤️‍🩹 What I’ll never take for granted is the trust it takes to do it all over again. And she did This time, we went all in (from start to finish) with an incredible team around her Her first ACLR in 2023 was a BTB graft, which meant when it came time for a second surgery, options were more limited. She ended up choosing a quad tendon graft for round 2. We knew what that meant for quad strength going in and embraced the challenge Now, fast forward 1.5 years later from her second surgery, she’s sitting pretty at >3.6 Nm/kg with 98% symmetry (and has been for several months 💃) proof of the work she put in every step of the way But more than the numbers, this is about resilience, consistency, and showing up, even when the path isn’t linear (bc let’s face it rarely is) So proud @katiemccarthy5 & grateful to be a part of this journey (twice) And now onto law school…because apparently ACL rehab wasn’t enough of a challenge 😅

Not every recovery follows a perfect 9–12 month timeline 🦵 (if only it were that easy all the time) And honestly… sometimes it’s just not realistic Life happens. Priorities shift. Unexpected things change everything. I think it’s important to acknowledge this early in ACL rehab. The 9-12 month timeline can happen, and for many people it does (and we love it when we get there while still using a criterion based clearance protocol) But not everyone fits that mold Sometimes there are flare-ups Sometimes a second surgery Sometimes life just shifts your priorities Because rehabbing from a major surgery while balancing school, work, or family or an entire year…is a lot So when timelines change, that doesn’t mean the goal is gone. It just means the path looks different. Whether it takes 3 months to get back to running, 6 months, or a few years, these moments still matter And getting to be a small part of that journey and celebrate those wins…that’s the best part of what I do 🫶

Protocols don’t rehab people…people rehab people 💪 You can follow the “perfect” timeline and still miss the mark if you’re not actually meeting the human in front of you When I first started treating post-ops, I remember hearing: “it’s boring,” “they’re all the same,” “no critical thinking needed.” 8 years in… I can confidently say that’s not true Yes, there are redundancies. Yes, protocols are extremely helpful guidelines but if all your post-op rehabs look the same - if they feel “easy” or “boring” - there’s a good chance you’re missing the mark 🫠 Post-op rehab can be messy. It’s emotional. It’s individual. And the best outcomes happen when you treat more than the injury, you treat the person!

One week since Zeus was adopted! 🏡🐾🎉 What started as “let’s try fostering” turned into one of the most rewarding, fun, and unexpectedly grounding experiences I’ve had in a long time. The last 48 hours especially, soaking in all the cuddles, the routines, the walks, the little moments felt really special. Bittersweet, but in the best way. Zeus brought so much lightness into our home. So much joy. So much laughter. And honestly, a sense of purpose I didn’t even realize I needed. It wasn’t always perfect or convenient, but it was always worth it. Watching him go from shelter dog… to our foster dog… to someone’s forever dog in just a few short weeks has been incredible. If this is the “hard part” of fostering, saying goodbye because they found their home, but I would choose it again every time If you’ve ever thought about fostering, let this be your sign 🙏 You’re not just changing their life…it might change yours too 🤎

Testing days just hit different This is where: ✔️ progress gets proven ✔️ gaps get exposed ✔️ plans get dialed in We’re checking progress, celebrating wins, and yeah… sometimes having those “okay we need to pivot” moments too. Because rehab isn’t linear—and pretending it is doesn’t help anyone. PT is art + science (+ fun if you’re lucky)…and s/o to @valdperformance for making the science part easy At the end of the day the data is what helps us actually move the needle and is a huge part of the vibe at @nyb_pt - its about making good clinical decisions but also enjoying the ride as best we can along the way Best part? I get to do it in a space and with freedom that still doesn’t feel real half the time 💃

Hello, it’s me - Adelle (with two Ls) 👋 LA born and raised, so yeah… I might be a little basic at heart 🖤 But when it comes to my passion for PT, how I show up for my patients, and my constant pursuit of work-life “balance”… I am anything but 💃 I’ve built my career around helping active people get back to doing what they love - without settling I’m authentic, honest (sometimes to a fault), and my treatment style reflects that At @nyb_pt you’ll always get the truth, real guidance, and 110% effort - even if that 110% looks a little different day to day I work with orthopedic and athletic populations, especially the cases that tend to fall through the cracks… 🔹the “it’s been months and something still feels off” 🔹the “I did PT but I’m not back to where I should be” About 5 years ago, I really leaned into working with ACL and post-op knees after realizing just how big the gap in care was High-level athletes? They have a full team — coaches, ATs, S&C, rehab, nutrition But what about everyone else? That gap—between the care people get and the care they actually need— that’s where I work It’s not just about getting my patients through rehab. It’s about getting people back stronger, more confident, and actually trusting their bodies again It’s hard work - but always trying to have some fun along the way And yes, I do have a life outside of the clinic… which mostly revolves around dogs 🐾 I have two rescue pups of my own, volunteer at the West LA Animal Shelter, and run my nonprofit, @bigdogenergy_la because helping dogs in need is just as important to me as helping people 🙃