Jacked Athlete Podcast Tendon & Cartilage with Jess Ellis
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Oct 10, 2025 Jess Ellis, a skilled physiotherapist with a PhD focused on wearable tech ethics, shares her expertise in tendon and cartilage management. She discusses the complexities of patellofemoral pain and its management, emphasizing the role of fluid dynamics in joint health. Jess explains the mechanics behind Achilles ruptures and the unique challenges they present. Rehabilitation strategies, such as graded exposure and eccentric training, are highlighted, along with the importance of individualized approaches for athletes managing pain.
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From Small-Town To NBA Leadership
- Jess Ellis left North Dakota for Phoenix to pursue pro-sports opportunities and later worked with the Knicks and Trail Blazers in leadership roles.
- She transitioned from high-volume clinic work to pro-sports and education, fueling her Rehab Code platform.
Wearables Change Power Dynamics
- Wearable data shifts power dynamics and can create mistrust if players aren't engaged or data is used without consent.
- Players fall into adopters, resistors, and optimizers, requiring tailored tech strategies.
Achilles As An Unavoidable Load Island
- The Achilles is an 'island' that immediately takes ground-reaction forces and cannot hide from loading.
- This visibility partly explains longer recoveries and higher rupture rates versus other tendons.
