The Fischer Institute
Premier Physical Therapy & Performance Training
The Fischer Institute of Physical Therapy and Performance is a nationally-recognized facility that boasts a 20,000 square foot strength and conditioning center along with a 3,000 square foot indoor turf field. Led by founder and world-renown trainer and physical therapist Brett Fischer, the Institute employs some of the brightest minds in physical therapy along with an impressive lineup of sports and performance trainers.
WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE JOINED THE SPOONER PHYSICAL THERAPY TEAM
Spooner Physical Therapy
Spooner Physical Therapy has been promoting movement in the Valley of the Sun since Tim Spooner, PT, FAFS, CEO started the practice in 1990. From employees to patients to community and healthcare partners, Spooner Physical Therapy’s core purpose is helping people achieve. Our physical therapists and hand therapists are movement specialists who are proud to offer expertise that improves the health of our patients and our community. We always strive for the greatest possible outcome and we promise an exceptional patient experience. We value greatly our community relationships and the loyalty of our patients whom we have had the pleasure to serve.
PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL 2021: OFF-SEASON STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
FOCUS ON THE COMPLETE ATHLETE
EFFICIENCY IN PHYSICAL EFFORT IS KEY WHEN COMPETING EVERY DAY. MOBILITY, STRENGTH, AND POWER ARE KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESS, BEST UTILIZED WHEN COMBINED WITH ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE STRATEGIES IN AN ORGANIZED AND CONSISTENT PLAN.
OFF-SEASON TRAINING OBJECTIVES:
1. RECOVER FROM THE 2020 SEASON
2. IMPROVE PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE
3. INCREASE TOLERANCE TO STRESSORS OF SPORT
4. OPTIMALLY PREPARE EVERY ATHLETE FOR THE 2021 SEASON
TRAINING PRIORITY WILL BE ON EXPLOSIVE POWER STARTING AT THE GROUND AND WORKING ITS WAY UP THE BODY – DEVELOPING THE GROUNDED ATHLETE.
WE PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON THE WHOLE ATHLETE WHICH IS POSITION / PLAYER SPECIFIC, AND INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING LAYERS OF EMPHASIS:
PREP/MOBILITY
STRENGTH/POWER
CORE
AGILITY/CONDITIONING
SPRINT ACCELERATION
DECELERATION
PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL 2021 OFF-SEASON PROGRAM DETAILS
2 small group start times:
9:00 | 10:30 | additional start times available as needed
8-10 athletes per training group
4-training days per week:
Monday | Tuesday | Thursday | Friday
Duration
Typically between 1.5–2 hours/day
Athlete physical evaluation (required):
- 10-point screen conducted by a physical therapist looking at injury history and areas of high stress/limitation found commonly in baseball athletes
- following eval, if necessary, athlete may receive soft tissue treatment prior to training session or be assigned an individual plan to address constraint(s) prior to daily training session
Injured athletes*:
- Fischer’s world-class team of physical therapists work closely with the sports performance team to address athlete rehabilitation.
- Rehabilitation and progression into functional training with ongoing communication to the athlete and their team’s athletic trainers
The 2021 Fischer Institute Professional Football Off-season program will run from February 15 through July 30, 2021. Contact us today to kick off your off-season training.
Utilizing the PMR app, athletes have the ability to train even if they are pulled away from the program for any reason. If you have plans to travel over the holidays you can use the PMR app to continue your training at a local gym.
- Workouts performed using PMR app with same phase emphasis as those performed at Fischer
- Athletes can easily access workouts on their smartphone in App format
- Video demo of all exercises with additional coaching cues
- Easily log and track all weights used and workouts completed
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The Grounded Athlete with Chip Gosewisch
Physical. Mental. Recovery. That’s what it’s all about. Chip Gosewisch, Head Coach and Director of Sports Performance at the Fischer Institute, was invited to present at the All-America Classic in California a few years ago, thanks to a partnership with EvoShield....
Fischer Institute Helping Prevent Baseball Injuries
The Fischer Institute is featured, once again, by Cronkite News because of our efforts to help prevent arm injuries among high school baseball pitchers. Click the link below to see the full story: https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2019/02/11/health-youth-pitchers/
Fischer Institute and JAWKU Partnership Featured in Cronkite News
The partnership between the Fischer Institute and JAWKU was recently featured by Cronkite News reporter Kaleb Martinez. Click the link below to check out the full story: https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2019/02/11/40-yard-dash-technology/
Get Inspired Testimony
Meet Dr. BrooksName: Debbie BrooksFrom: Originally from Stockton, CA but have lived most of my life in AZ, grew up in Casa Grande and have been in metro PHX for 30+ years now.Occupation: Veterinarian - did 3 years of postdoctoral training in surgery and...
Theragun used at Fischer to Enhance Treatment for Patients
Fischer Institute uses the Theragun to facilitate and enhance treatment of patients and athletes before, during, and after exercise programs. Fischer sports in now using the newest model the G2PRO that has some new features.EvidenceMyofascial release therapy and...
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Get Inspiredhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz53lxDr11U&feature=youtu.be Alex SandovalBorn in Santa Fe, but has lived here for 33 yearsFirefighter with the City of PhoenixThe injury occurred during a training exercise at work. It was a self rescue...
Shoulder Labral Tear
The shoulder is a complex joint capable of various motions, therefore requiring numerous structures for additional support. One structure that aids in shoulder stability is the glenoid labrum. Not only does the labrum help deepen the shoulder socket for a better fit...
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FISCHER MASSAGE TEAM
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