HEY I’M

Tommy Otley

I equip teams, organizations, and developing professionals seeking a more integrated approach to rehabilitation and performance.

SUBMIT INQUIRY
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WHO I AM + MY WHY

I am a physical therapist, sport scientist, and educator specializing in elite athlete performance restoration and integrated approaches to rehabilitation and performance.

While serving as the Lead Physical Therapist and Sport Scientist for University of Miami Basketball, I am completing a PhD, contributing to research, and developing educational offerings aimed at advancing how we understand, measure, and optimize performance in team sport after injury.

Through consulting, education, and mentorship, I provide practical strategies, actionable insights, and performance-driven solutions that move athletes beyond simply returning to sport and back to meaningful impact.

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GET TO KNOW ME
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Work With Me

‍CONSULTING

Insights to impact

Who It’s For:
Teams, Organizations, Athletes

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EDUCATION

Practical education for modern performance

Who It’s For:
Clinics, Organizations, Associations

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MENTORSHIP

Guidance for developing professionals

Who It’s For:
Students, Clinicians, Professionals

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Working with Tommy was an awesome experience.

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He not only helped me with my first knee surgery, but then a year later, he facilitated a rehab program for me while I was playing basketball overseas & didn’t have access to a PT while out of the US. His attention to detail and patient care (even while miles away) was very much appreciated!

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AZURA STEVENS, CHICAGO SKY
WNBA CHAMPION 2021

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PERFORMANCE CONVERSATIONS

Podcasts:

ZELOS with Rocky Snyder

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Eric The Performance Guy

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Central VA Sports Performance

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Player Tracking to Peak During the NCAA Tournament

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Featured Article:

Return to Sport After Shoulder Stabilization Procedures: A Criteria-Based Testing Continuum to Guide Rehabilitation and Inform Return-to-Play Decision Making

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Publications:

Automated LESS scoring using OpenCap: Validation and in-season application in collegiate basketball athletes

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Cross-sectional analysis of faculty distribution and program characteristics: correlations with top 25 Doctor of Physical Therapy programs

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Sink or Swim? Clinical Objective Tests and Measures Associated with Shoulder Pain in Swimmers of Varied Age Levels of Competition: A Systematic Review

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CIARA BURGI, LAS VEGAS ACES
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE

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As someone working in professional sport, I need to refer athletes to someone that I trust, who I know will take great care of athletes, but also collaborate well with their team's medical staff.

Tommy is someone I trust to be a collaborative partner in an athlete's care, create a great experience for the athlete, and return players better than he found them.

He is detail-oriented, thoughtful, collaborative, and humble, and truly has the best interest of the athlete in mind, not his own self-promotional interest. I would recommend Tommy to anyone who is seeking a trusted partner in rehabilitation and performance.

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REHABILITATION + PERFORMANCE BLOG

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The Film Room blog is where we’ll dissect the Xs and Os behind how to tackle the problems you’re facing.  From navigating the gap between medical clearance and meaningful contribution, to balancing workload, recovery, athlete confidence, and competitive demands, many of the biggest challenges in sport exist in the gray areas between disciplines.

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