Spooner PT

Training to absorb force is just as important as producing it. Eccentric exercises help athletes safely decelerate, control landings, and reduce injury risk. Peter Gorman, PT, DPT, CSCS, shares drills to boost strength, power, mobility, and efficiency. #EccentricTraining

Learn from the best at The Huddle. We're bringing together top experts from football, recovery science, physical therapy, athletic training, nutrition, and mental health. Earn up to 16 CEUs and connect the nation's most respected sports medicine leaders: bit.ly/Huddle2026Regi… #SportsMedicine

At Spooner Sports Institute, physical therapist Kaitlyn Keyser is helping pro hockey player Jaxon rehab an ACL injury with focused strength, stability, and manual therapy. Putting in the work now for what’s next. #kneerehab #aclrehab #hockey #aclrecovery #sportsphysio

Basketball injuries aren’t random. They’re predictable: Repeated stress. Poor recovery. Ignored warning signs. Most are preventable. Learn how: bit.ly/BasketballReco…

Rotational strength keeps athletes fast, powerful, and resilient. AJ Leonard, CSCS, shares 3 must-do exercises: Rotational Broad Jump, Rotational Hip Tosses, and Rotational Box Jump. Train rotation to improve speed, power, agility, and reduce injury risk.  #functionaltraining

Pro Day is approaching, and the work is paying off. Our athletes are dialing in the details, putting in reps, and refining movement and technique to show up ready when it matters most. #NFLProDaytraining #speedtraining #footballtraining #footballworkout #football

A great evening of connection at our Student Networking Night! Thank you to all the students who joined us last week. Attendees had the chance to connect with CEO Tim Spooner and Regional Director Anthony Celio and ask questions about their journeys and the profession.

Our Foot & Ankle + Semi Custom Orthotics course features concise lectures and hands on labs to improve assessment, treatment, and orthotic prescription. Many attendees apply what they learn the very next day. Join us on April 18. Spots are limited: bit.ly/FAOApril

Hamstrings play a key role in speed, power, and injury prevention, but are often undertrained in lengthened positions. Sports Performance Coach Ernie demonstrates the isometrically loaded lying heel dig to build hamstring strength & neuromuscular control without excessive fatigue.

At Spooner, we use sports technology to guide recovery. By measuring strength, power, and movement in real time, athletes and therapists can see progress together and know exactly when it is time to return to sport. Read this week’s blog to learn more: bit.ly/SportsRehabTech

Tanner Chitwood, PT, DPT, is working with Brooklyn, a Level 10 gymnast, to rehab an ankle injury with targeted strength and hands-on therapy so she can stay healthy and keep competing at a high level. #Gymnastics #SportsMedicine #PhysicalTherapy #Athlete

Students interested in a sports medicine rotation? Start standing out now. Jenna Salber, PT, DPT, shares ways to strengthen your resume, like spending time with athletic trainers, volunteering at sporting events, and getting involved in coaching. #ptstudent #physicaltherapy

Making every day count 😤 NFLProDaytraining #speedtraining #footballtraining #footballworkout #football

Build a stronger foundation for your golf game. The Foundational Golf Fitness Program is a 12-week plan to increase swing speed, gain more consistency on the course, and improve mobility. Learn more: bit.ly/golf-fitness-p… #golf #golffitness #golftraining

Hearing the words “spinal stenosis” can feel overwhelming. The good news? It’s a common condition, and many people are able to improve how they move and feel with the right care. Read our blog to learn how PT can help and what to do next. bit.ly/SpinalStenosis…

The foot and ankle set the foundation for the kinetic chain, but are often under-assessed. Join us 4/18 for our hands-on Foot & Ankle + Semi-Custom Orthotics course to sharpen assessment, treatment, and orthotic skills you can use immediately. Learn more: bit.ly/FAOApril

Dance and running put high demands on the ankles. Crystal Stokes, PT, DPT, is helping this dancer and cross country athlete rehab her ankle, focusing on strength, stability, and control so she can return to her sports confident and ready. #SportsMedicine #AnkleRehab #PhysicalTherapy #Dance #CrossCountry #AnkleInjury

When pain, injury, or surgery makes movement harder, the right care matters. At Spooner Anthem, occupational therapist Kenni Wieskamp provides personalized treatment to restore strength and mobility so you can get back to what you love. OccupationalTherapy #UpperExtremityCare #Anthem #HandTherapy #OccupationalTherapist

At Spooner Buckeye, Juan Renoj Juanta, PTA uses the Reax Board to safely introduce controlled, unpredictable movement into rehab sessions. By creating dynamic changes in surface stability, the Reax Board challenges balance, coordination, and neuromuscular control.

Building strong relationships is key in sports medicine. The Huddle is designed for real connections with networking, live Q&As, shared meals, and happy hour. Join us May 1–2 in Phoenix, earn up to 14 CEUs, and grow your network. Register: bit.ly/Huddle2026Regi…