Spooner Sports Medicine

Our team is your team. Kick off your recovery with Spooner.

The Spooner team had so much fun supporting the SWPGA at the Arizona Senior Open Golf Tournament at Verde River Golf and Social Club. We loved providing post-round recovery and treatment for these athletes. We are excited to continue our support of the SWPGA.

Perfecting our golf swing and supporting children’s education at the same time.

Tim and Tracy Spooner represented Spooner at the Larry Fitzgerald Jr. Bell Bank Golf Classic which supports the Larry Fitzgerald Foundation, the Zion Institute, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona.

We are invested in improving our communities and helping you move and feel your best. Schedule an appointment today at https://bit.ly/SpoonerSchedule

Prioritize mobility to maximize joint strength.

Members of the Spooner Sports Medicine team met with the Peoria High School Baseball team to help ensure they are ready for game day. Team members went through athlete screens to determine how they can best optimize their preparation, workouts, and recovery for the season. Go Panthers!

Don’t let injuries stop you. Use them as motivation to return.

Fuel Like an Athlete - Spooner Physical Therapy

Are you struggling to see the gains from the hours you spend on the field or in the gym? Training like an athlete is one thing, but fueling like an athlete is vital for success and recovery. Food is not only the fuel that gets you through your workday or training session, but it is also the source of all nutrients that can help determine your overall health and well-being.

Finding the right fuel can be a tricky road, so head to the new Spooner blog, “Fuel Like an Athlete,” to learn more.

https://bit.ly/FuelTheBody

Fuel Like an Athlete - Spooner Physical Therapy Fueling the body can be a challenge. It is a constant game of balance between eating right and proper hydration and sometimes it helps to have some tricks to make sure you're maintaining that balance. Design for Sports supports Spooner in our effort to help athletes achieve their full potential. Rea...

Off-season gains.

Producing The Huddle was a team effort and we would like to thank all of the Spooner therapists that contributed to the success of the event by providing cutting-edge content! Shout out to the Spooner Sports Institute team, which included co-Course Director Brett Fisher, as well as Trent, Nick, K2, Chip and Charleston who led rotations on the athlete screen, overhead athlete return to sport, and high-level core. We would also like to thank Spooner therapists Sara, Carrie, Paul, and Dan for leading rotations at The Huddle. Together the team helped to elevate sports medicine professionals and further develop the care we provide to athletes.

NFL off-season performance training is ramping up!

Spooner Sports Medicine is a proud sponsor of PGA Southwest. Our team of movement specialists is excited to come alongside the athletes and drive their game forward.

Our Sports Med team provided athlete screens to the Rattlers players this week, and we are so stoked to be helping the Rattlers perform their best this season.

Spooner Sports Medicine is a proud sponsor of the Arizona Rattlers. We can’t wait to tackle this season together as we provide the best sports medicine care in the Valley.

Spooner Sports Medicine is a proud sponsor of Arizona Select Boys' Basketball and we are excited for another year on the courts! The Spooner team works hard to support these young athletes as they progress in their athletic careers.

Spooner Sports Medicine is a proud sponsor of ONE Multisport. Our team of movement specialists is excited to work with One Multisport members to address the unique physical demands of triathlon. From beginner to podium, our team is your team.

Greg Spence, ATC, is Spooner’s dedicated athletic trainer for the Phoenix Rising. Greg’s dedicated role allows for daily interaction with the team and expedited care for the players before, during and after practice sessions and matches.

Greg is excited to continue his work with the team throughout the upcoming season, and we are thankful for such a fantastic partnership with the Rising.

Spooner Sports Medicine is a proud sponsor of Phoenix Rising. As we strive for excellence on and off the field, we are excited to continue as Phoenix Rising FC’s Official Physical Therapy Partner, and to continue helping the Rising players move, feel, and play better this season.

Introducing the Spooner Sports Medicine Class of 2022!

The Spooner Sports Medicine Education program encourages therapists who are passionate about sports medicine, and takes them through an intense, active, and collaborative year of learning about addressing the athlete’s needs and their care, effectively working with other members of the athlete’s network, and how to create an environment for success.

We are excited for these therapists to continue to learn and grow this year as they become sports medicine professionals!

Adam Duncan, PT, DPT, East Chandler
Tanner Chitwood, PT, DPT, Mesa Gateway
Paul Arthur, PT, DPT, SCS, COMT, ATC, Old Town
Brian Bettner, PT, DPT, North Mesa
Holly Hussey, MOTR/L, CHT, Surprise
Carly Szemerey, PT, DPT, Uptown Chandler
Michelle Mitchell, PT, DPT, Desert Ridge
Alix Ungaretti, PT, DPT, CSCS, North Phoenix
Keith Butler, PT, DPT, Glendale

Come to Spooner!

The Spooner Sports Institute (previously the Fischer Institute), located in Phoenix, AZ, is one of the nation’s premier sports medicine destinations. Athletes of all levels, high school, collegiate, and professional, turn to the Spooner Sports team as their go to resource for rehab and performance training.

We have a unique opportunity for a physical therapist to join our team of nationally and internationally recognized physical therapists, performance coaches, and athletic trainers. At the Spooner Sports Institute, you will have opportunities to collaborate with the best in the sports medicine network.

Apply today: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=33653&clientkey=EF95790FA58A03CD8C33A0FCBC54E220

At Spooner, Arizona’s largest physical therapy private practice, we are most proud of our culture of excellence that is founded on our core values. Our team environment is one that fosters continuous learning and a lot of fun. We work to help our patients and clients move better and feel better. Therapists enjoy a formal onboarding program with structured mentorship, as well as internal education opportunities and a competitive continuing education budget. Our therapists are encouraged to explore new interests and to build a network that feeds their passion. We offer specialty practice groups as well as training programs in sports medicine and leadership. With company growth comes opportunities for employee job advancement and career development. Spooner has been helping our communities achieve health through movement for over 30 years, and we continue to grow in size and expertise every year. If you are looking to join a company where you can build a career, Spooner could be the place for you.

About Phoenix: This desert community offers nearly 365 days of sunshine, world-class hiking and biking trails, easy access to alternate climates, year-round outdoor activities, the energy and opportunities of a big city, four professional sports teams, and is the heart of MLB spring training!)


Essential Job Duties

– Evaluate patients using appropriate tests, measurements, clinical observation and supplementary information provided by the patient.
– Develop individual patient treatment goals and activities based on evaluation of patient data and demographics.
– Administer treatment to improve and maintain function and evaluates its effects.
– Instruct, motivate, educate, and assist patients to perform various physical activities designed in the treatment plan.
– Monitor effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum results.
– Document treatment, response, and progress results onto chart and transcribes notes as required.
– Communicate with medical practitioners to obtain additional information, suggest treatment revisions, and integrate therapy alternatives into patient’s care.
– Provide direction and communicates with the physical therapy technician appropriately for assistance in completion of patient care.
– Create an educational environment for the technician within which to learn.
Maintain patient records in accordance with State and Federal guidelines, HIPAA compliance, and company policies.
– Assist and participate in the marketing of programs, services, the facility, and the organization as a whole.
– Meet all continuing education, licensing, and compliance requirements as set forth by the APTA and Spooner guidelines.
– Take proactive measures to follow and remain current on professional documentation and reimbursement guidelines.
– Participate in clinic in-services and staff meetings to enhance the learning environment.


Education and Experience:
– Graduate of APTA accredited physical therapy institution.
– Licensed in the state of Arizona.
– CPR certification.


Our Promise to You
Our culture of excellence at Spooner is built by design and nurtured every day. The culture is grounded in core values and a company vision that inspire and guide our teams, who continue to strengthen it. As a team, we cultivate an environment that is dynamic and fun, resulting in an engaging employee experience.


Full-time employee benefits include:
– Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits to fit your lifestyle needs
– Employer-paid life insurance
– 401(k) plan with company match
– Paid holidays and paid time off
– Continuing education allowance
– Opportunity to share in the financial success of the team and company

Apply today: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=33653&clientkey=EF95790FA58A03CD8C33A0FCBC54E220

NFL off-season training starts Monday at 11am. Sessions Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.

Call 602-437-5055 to get signed up!

To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/NFLOFFSEASON

K2 Spotlight!

Keisuke Kanno (K2) is well-known and well-loved among the Spooner Sports team, and is highly creative in how he provides treatment.

Former NFL linebacker, Chris Singleton, is currently undergoing physical therapy with K2 for a total knee replacement, and states, “K2 is very thorough about how he treats his clients and makes sure you are safe and comfortable. Because of K2, I look forward to going to rehab because I know I am in excellent hands with K2 and his team.”

To schedule an appointment with K2, or another member of the Spooner Sports Institute team, please visit https://bit.ly/SpoonerSchedule