Adelle Smener PT, DPT, CSCS

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 🤝

Some of the best ACL rehab and performance accounts to follow! @thekhakifreept @erikmeirapt @gaudetrehab @lenmacpt @thefutboldoc @wesleywang.dpt @notyourbasicpt @logan.telospt @natedaugherty_dpt @ignitephyzio @acl.rx @stephallen.dpt @ravipatel.dpt @mkcaverly.dpt @mickhughes.physio @dr.stone.dpt @mica.riley.dpt @meredithchaputdpt @roula.kotsifaki @florian_forelli For people we missed, drop them in the comments! #aclrecovery #aclrehab #sportsrehab #sportsphysiotherapy #sportsphysicaltherapy

The biggest mistake I made early in rehab was not loading knee extension properly. I struggled to regain full extension until I actually started loading it progressively and with intent Even after high intensity days (heavy loading, plyometrics) it’s normal to wake up with a bit of limited extension. This is one of my go to drills to restore that range 🤍🦿 #acl #aclrecovery #knee #extension #hyperextension

After 7 months in the shelter… and 3 weeks in foster… Zeus is finally going home. 🐾🏡 And while his story has a beautiful ending — I want to be clear about something: This isn’t always how it goes. Fostering isn’t always easy. It’s not always convenient. And most dogs don’t find their person in 3 weeks. But what fostering does do — every single time — is give a dog a chance to be seen for who they really are. Because Zeus was never a “project.” He wasn’t overlooked because he wasn’t good enough. He was overlooked because no one knew him. In just a few weeks outside of the shelter, he showed us everything: ✨ Dog-friendly ✨ Great with people ✨ House trained, crate trained ✨ Smart, affectionate, and eager to learn Not because we “fixed” him — but because he finally had the space, structure, and support to be understood and see . And that’s the part people don’t always see: Fostering isn’t just about getting a dog out — it’s about helping them thrive. We took him everywhere we could. Shared him constantly. Leaned on our community. Tagged locations, posted updates, told his story. Because people can’t adopt a dog they don’t know exists. And it worked. Not just because of us — but because of the community that showed up for him. There are so many dogs just like Zeus. Waiting. Ready. Worth it. If you’ve ever thought about fostering — this is your sign. And if you can’t foster, sharing these dogs matters more than you think. Here’s to Zeus… and all the other well deserving pups just like him 🤎

Allow us to re-introduce ourselves 🐾 There’s been a lot happening behind the scenes at Big Dog Energy—and one of the best parts has been welcoming some incredible new humans to our family. We’re so excited to share more about the faces behind BDE… both familiar and new 💛 Adelle 👋🏼 Dogs have always been part of Adelle’s life, but adopting Rocco—a misunderstood shelter dog returned twice—changed everything. With patience and love, he transformed, sparking her passion for helping overlooked dogs. For over 4 years, she’s volunteered at the West LA shelter, advocating for dogs in need. With a background in physical therapy and a heart rooted in rescue, her mission is to keep dogs in loving homes and out of shelters. Liana 👋🏼 Originally from Sydney, Liana is a proud dog mom of two and completely dog-obsessed 🫶 What started as volunteering quickly became one of her favorite parts of life. Whether it’s walks, playtime, or quiet moments, she loves giving shelter dogs the extra care they deserve—and seeing them find forever homes never gets old 🐾 James 👋🏼 James started volunteering to give back, but it quickly became something he truly loves. From pack walks to events, he’s fallen in love with both the dogs and the community behind them ❤️ As a longtime supporter of BDE, he’s excited to now be part of the mission and show up for these pups every day 🐶✨ Andrea 👋🏼 Raised in Queens without a dog of her own, Andrea always found ways to be around them. That love deepened when she met Bruce, a Doberman who had been abandoned. After volunteering at the West LA shelter, she saw firsthand the reality many dogs face. Now, she’s dedicated to helping every dog experience love, safety, and a second chance. This is Big Dog Energy 🐾 A community built on love, second chances, and showing up for the dogs who need us most.

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A tiny peek into our life as shelter volunteers 🐶 Walks, cuddles, enrichment, the occasional sweater-fitting session… and lots of very good dogs. Volunteers help give these pups extra love, stimulation, and fresh air, all things that make a huge difference in shelter life. If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, we promise it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do. 🐾 Here are the cuties featured in this video 💕 🩷Colbie #A2235288 🩵Ringo #A2232967 🩵Zeus #A2217358 🩵Shadow - adopted 🩵Stitch #A2247439 🩷Ucla #A2213477 🩷Mama A2245182 * BDE is an independent nonprofit supporting west la shelter pups, not operated by LA Animal Services*

Updated 2026 Athletic LBP Course Schedule 🚨 We’ve got some incredible locations and host sites lined up for the rest of the year. 📍 March 14–15 — Covington, WA HIDEF Physical Therapy 📍 April 18–19 — Freehold, NJ Coast Rehab Located inside Mach 1 Barbell 📍 April 25–26 — Livonia, MI Primary Recovery PT & Performance Located inside Omnevo Fitness and Athletic Club 📍 October 3–4 — Los Angeles, CA Prehab Physical Therapy 📍 November 7–8 — Reston, VA Rehab 2 Perform See you there! #sportsrehab #continuingeducation #dpt #sportsphysicaltherapy #sportsphysiotherapy

February 2026 Recap 1. Started taking tennis lessons with @emilyeschnitman and it’s been super fun to return to a recreational sport that I played briefly as a kid for only a few years. Also super proud of Em and her progress with her knee rehab to get to this point, huge kudos to her and @notyourbasicpt ! 🙌🎾 2. Triathlete with patellar tendinopathy improving quad strength by almost 30lb of force since his initial evaluation 4.5 weeks ago. Now back to a pain-free return to run protocol!🏃‍♂️💨 3. @greatwhite is now walking distance to us and…it’s dangerous 🦈 4. Love when patients are able to get back to moving and lifting heavier weights without pain. There’s a sense of accomplishment and emotional safety from the patient that’s super special to witness as a provider 😭🏋️ 5. Seated Batwing Keiser Row - using this as an option for a patient with a rotator cuff tear and I love how it utilizes time under tension to stress the muscles of the shoulder and back. I originally was introduced to the batwing row from one of @benbrunotraining training programs (which I also highly recommend) and have used it a ton with patients with upper extremity injuries 🦇💪 6. Return to vertical intensive jumps for a patient rehabbing a meniscus tear. If your goal is to live an active life without pain then ya gotta leave the ground fam! 🦘 7. Had an awesome time celebrating my niece and nephews’ birthday at the @santabarbarazoo , all the animals and staff probably thought our family should’ve been in the exhibit instead🐻🫏🐍🐒🦍🦅 8. Love some good vibes and Margs at @casita_shermanoaks 🤙 9. Patient with disc pathology and a hip labrum tear finding tolerable entry points to loading. Love using a 90/90 wall iso to help facilitate posterior tilting of the pelvis, hip IR, ribcage depression, and hamstring contraction. 🚀 10. Pops is still out here grindin’ and getting stronger every week 😤 11. Vinny decided that protecting all of his toys is just as fun as playing with them 👍🐈

VALDCON X Los Angeles 2026 - VALD’s first client facing conference - The client comes first

🧠 ACL REHAB IN A WEEKEND 🧠 Spent the other weekend filling up my rehab education cup with @thekhakifreept @nateh_24 as they presented on topics like:
✅ ACL graft selection
✅ Early post-op interventions ✅ Programming case studies ✅ Data-driven decision-making for return to play ✅ Etc. 📍@prehabpt 📅 01/10/26-01/11/26

We’re officially opening our La Habra location and would love to celebrate with you! 🎉 Join us for our Grand Opening on Saturday, January 31 from 10 AM–2 PM. This is a free, community open house — come tour the space, enjoy food, experience our recovery tools, and enter our giveaways. We’d love for you to see this amazing third space we’ve created for the community! Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP or use the link in our bio so we can plan accordingly. Hope to see you there!