The Physio Pulse Podcast Ep. 49 - Reasoning Out Elite Rehab with Dr. Jarred Boyd
Dec 14, 2025
Dr. Jarred Boyd, head of physical therapy for the Memphis Grizzlies, shares his innovative approach to elite rehabilitation. He discusses how dynamical systems theory and constraints-led methods inform his clinical reasoning. Jarred emphasizes the importance of understanding movement competency and adapting training based on athletes' unique anthropometrics. He also explores the balance between precision and robustness in programming, and the potential limitations of isolation in movement training. His insights bridge elite practices and general application, making for a thought-provoking conversation.
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Seven Seasons With The Grizzlies
- Jarred has worked seven seasons as head of physical therapy with the Memphis Grizzlies.
- He values the smaller NBA team size for deeper player access and higher-fidelity signals.
Practical Read On Newell's Model
- Newell's task-organism-environment model reduces possible movement solutions without deterministically prescribing one outcome.
- Jarred splits organism constraints into impulse (force) and workspace (range of motion) to guide interventions.
Backwards-Design Rehab From Sport Goals
- Backwards design rehab around sport goals: identify game goal, task demands, then organism bottlenecks.
- Target the highest-order organism constraint (impulse or workspace) to expand affordances.
