Evan Stewart’s injury highlights a new era of recovery in college football

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Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart recently suffered a torn patellar tendon during the Ducks' offseason program and it may force him onto the bench for a long stretch of time, putting his 2025 season in question. But, it also provides an example of how the role of rehab in sports is evolving fast.

For Stewart, 21 and many other athletes, recovery is no longer just something you do quietly in the background. It’s becoming a more visible, tech related process that’s reshaping how players approach injury, performance, and even how they look at themselves.

Today’s environment has become hyper competitive and getting hurt isn’t just a matter of sitting out games. Now players have to think about staying relevant, rebuilding a healthy mentality, and using every available tool to get back on the field more quickly than before. Increasingly, those tools involve advanced therapies that go far beyond the ice and rest that athletes have always used.

One of the most talked-about innovations is shockwave therapy, a non-invasive method that uses sound waves to accelerate deep tissue healing. It’s being used by more athletes who want to treat tendon and muscle injuries—similar to what Stewart is facing.

Clinics like Chattanooga Rehab are leading the charge, offering treatments that help players bounce back faster without surgery or heavy medication. For athletes at every level, every bit of time you lose is an opportunity lost, so recovery has to be as advanced as the sport itself.

The culture around injury has shifted as well in terms of mindset. Players don’t just work on recovering, they have to build resilience as well as show fans and teammates that they can fight through adversity with focus and discipline. You don’t just want to make it back onto the field, you want to make it back better and stronger than ever, and you want everyone to see it.

Whether Stewart returns in time for Oregon’s season opener or not, his injury is part of something bigger. Recovery isn’t a side story anymore. It’s happening in front of everyone and it’s changing what it means to be ready to play.

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