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We are athletes-turned-therapists who created a clinic that we would want to go to if we got hurt.

We help active people stay active and accomplish the goals that matter most to them.

04/24/2026

If you’re a pelvic floor PT and you’ve ever thought…

“There has to be a better way to care for these patients…”

At Spark, we want to provide the best care possible for women who are pregnant, postpartum, or dealing with pelvic floor issues.

And to do that well… it can’t be one-size-fits-all. Every patient is different. Their goals are different. Their lives are different. They deserve care that actually reflects that. That’s why we’re looking to bring on a pelvic floor physical therapist.

Someone who:
-Values individualized, patient-centered care
-Takes time to really listen and understand each person
-Wants the freedom to tailor treatment instead of following a template
-Cares about helping people feel confident in their body again

You’ll have the space to think, adjust, and truly personalize your approach for each patient.
If that sounds like what you’ve been looking for, send me a message.

📍 Fairlawn / Akron, OH

DM “PELVIC” and we’ll talk

-Dr. Collin

04/16/2026

We moved!! 🥳👏🏻✨

Welcome to the new Spark Physical Therapy! We’ve officially upgraded to the front of the building, giving us a larger clinic to serve our patients and continue growing. Come check us out! 💪🏻

04/08/2026

Mid season shoulder pain?

This athlete is dealing with that right now. Baseball athlete, a lot of throwing, shoulder gets irritated. Not a big injury (we caught it early, thankfully), just enough to mess with performance and hang around.

He’s already doing rehab with his team, which is good. But he wants it to calm down faster so he can keep playing at a high level.

That’s where we’re helping him out with StemWave. Working on reducing irritation and getting the shoulder to settle down mid-season.

If you’re in season right now and your shoulder or elbow is constantly bugging you, you don’t have to just push through it and hope it goes away later. You can actually get ahead of it and stay in the game.

Shoot us a message if you need help 💪

04/02/2026

“StemWave therapy has been an absolute game changer.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

At Spark PT, we combine hands-on care, targeted exercises, stretching, massage, cupping, dry needling, and StemWave therapy to reduce pain, break down scar tissue and restore mobility, helping you move better, faster, and with less discomfort. 👏🏻

03/31/2026

POV: You have shoulder pain when lifting
You tried:
• Resting 🛌
• Random Instagram exercises 📲
• Ice ❄️

…but it’s still not getting better.

That’s where Spark PT comes in. We treat the root cause, not just the symptoms, so you can lift, move, and feel strong again, pain free!! 💪🏻⚡️✨

03/22/2026

Every year around this time we see the same thing. People get motivated, start training more, and try new programs but their body hasn’t actually changed. So the same pain shows up, the same limitations stick around, and the results don’t really move. It’s not a motivation or effort issue, it’s usually the plan. Most programs don’t account for how your body moves or what you specifically need. If you want this season to be different, your plan has to be built around you. If that’s what you’ve been missing, we can help.

If you want a plan that is built around you and your goals, click the link in our bio and hit “Get Started Here.” Can’t wait to make 2026 your best year yet 💪

03/20/2026

Meet Alysse 👏✨

Alysse, PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant

Recovery enthusiast. Movement motivator. Comeback coach.

Alysse brings a strong background in both outpatient and inpatient rehab, with a passion for helping people get back to doing what they love. After tearing her ACL in high school, she experienced firsthand how powerful physical therapy can be, which is why she leads with empathy, encouragement, and individualized care.

She loves working with active adults, athletes, and post-op patients — helping them recover, rebuild, and return to peak performance 💪

We’re so excited to have her stepping into a new role as our StemWave specialist, helping patients accelerate healing and get even better results ⚡️

When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll find her spending time with family and friends, staying active, traveling, or working on creative projects. ✨

03/04/2026

“I’ve had 4 knee surgeries.

Because of that, I’m intentional about what I put into my training.

These three exercises are staples for me:
Single leg RDLs
Barbell reverse lunges
Patrick steps

They help me build strength, control, and resilience around my knees so I can train hard without constantly worrying about setbacks.

But here’s the part that matters most.
These work for me. That does not automatically mean they’re the right fit for you.”

-Collin 👊

Your knee history, your strength levels, your sport, and your training volume all matter. The right exercises at the wrong time can slow you down just as much as doing nothing at all.

If you’ve dealt with knee pain, past surgeries, or feel like your knees are holding you back, we can help you build a personalized plan that fits your body and your goals.

If you’re in the Akron area and want clarity on what your knee actually needs, schedule a call with our team at Spark Physical Therapy and let’s figure it out together.

03/02/2026

9 miles. Pain free. 🙌

After 2 years of on and off hip pain and 5 months without a pain free run, she is finally back to doing what she loves! 🏃🏻‍♀️ We built strength, added variety, and created a plan she could actually stick to!

If you are ready to stop guessing and start getting stronger, come see us ⚡️✨🏃🏻‍♀️

02/28/2026

Shoulder pain rehab can feel overwhelming.

Scroll online for five minutes and you’ll see dozens of “best shoulder exercises” for rotator cuff pain, impingement, frozen shoulder, labral issues, and more. Band exercises. Mobility drills. Stability work. Strength progressions. Overhead retraining. The list never ends.

The truth is, there are many exercises that can help. But the real question is: which one is right for you, and when?

Rehab is not just about picking a good exercise. It is about understanding the phase you are in.

Early phase often focuses on calming irritation, restoring range of motion, and improving basic shoulder blade control. Middle phase builds strength in the rotator cuff, lower trap, serratus anterior, and surrounding musculature. Later phase progresses into dynamic stability, overhead strength, sport-specific loading, and higher performance demands.

If you skip phases, progress too fast, or focus on the wrong area, shoulder pain tends to linger or keep coming back. That is why so many active adults feel stuck or confused during rehab.

At Spark Physical Therapy in Fairlawn, we specialize in working with active adults, lifters, runners, and athletes throughout the Akron area who want more than a generic sheet of exercises. Every program is one-on-one and built around identifying the true root cause of your shoulder pain and guiding you through each phase intentionally.

We want to take you from A…all the way to Z (and beyond).

If you are tired of guessing which shoulder exercises to do, schedule a call with our team to learn how we can simplify the process and build a clear plan forward.

Use the link in our bio to get started 💪

02/23/2026

Why Your Pain Keeps Coming Back

(And why rest, ice, and random stretches aren’t fixing it.)

Pain doesn’t always start as a big problem. It might start small. A tweak. A flare up. A little tightness after workouts. And most people ignore it.

Then the body adapts. You move differently. You avoid certain lifts. Other muscles start compensating. Now it’s not just irritation. It’s a movement problem.

So what do most people do? Rest. Stretch. Ice. Google exercises. Foam roll. It feels better temporarily, then it comes back…because symptoms are not the root cause.

If you don’t fix the strength deficit, the mobility restriction, the loading mistake, and the compensation pattern, it becomes a cycle.

This is why we do things differently at Spark Physical Therapy. Every session is built around your goal, and designed to take you from A to Z. Not just reduce pain. Actually solve it.

If something has been lingering for months, it’s probably not going to just go away.

Book a focused evaluation and let’s figure out what’s actually going on. Clarity beats chaos.

Spark Physical Therapy Akron, Ohio

Specialty physical therapy for active adults and athletes

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