Dr. Andy Glidewell
Orthopaedic Physical Therapist
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Dr. Andy Glidewell is an orthopaedic physical therapist practicing at Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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Episode # 100 • 12 May 2026
Return to Play Post Injury: Balancing Risk & Recovery
“The athlete’s job is to stay consistent with rehab and to be hungry to get back on the field. I think our job as a sports medicine team is to make sure that they’re safe and that they can perform.” In this episode of BackTable MSK, guest host and sports medicine physician Dr. Larry Balle joins physical therapist/athletic trainer Andy Glidewell to discuss how “return to play” is defined and why it is often misunderstood among athletes, coaches, physicians, and rehab teams.
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About
Andy Glidewell, PT, DPT, ATC, OCS, received his bachelor’s degree in athletic training and his doctorate in physical therapy from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He is also board-certified specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy, a distinguished honor that is shared by less than 5% of all physical therapists in the United States. As an expert in evaluating and treating musculoskeletal conditions, Andy has worked extensively with many athletes at both the collegiate and professional levels, including serving on several national and international teams providing comprehensive care to USA Track & Field’s elite athletes.
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