Ryan Summers

Dr. Ryan Summers is a physical therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist located in the greater Cleveland area. Ryan has spent the past three years traveling and practicing throughout the United States, from Hawaii to Boston, Seattle to Richmond, and various cities in between. He has experience working in a multitude of sports rehabilitation and orthopedic outpatient clinics, with past patients ranging from the elderly to elite athletes to Special Operations Forces at Fort Bragg. Ryan played college basketball at Bethany College and is a renowned expert in working with jumping athletes at all levels. In addition, he has extensive experience working with CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting, and endurance athletes. With a B.S. degree in psychology, he also integrates mental performance training and biopsychosocial methods of treatment into his daily practice when working with athletes.

Why Balance Is Your Key to Better Olympic Weightlifting Performance

Balance is critical in Olympic lifting. Not balance as in being able to stabilize yourself on one leg, but balance as in being a well-rounded athlete who's capable of being [...]

2018-06-29|Strength Training|

3 Reasons Why Kettlebells Should Be A Part Of Every Training Program

Kettlebells are great strength training, rehab and performance tools that have rapidly grown in popularity over the past few years. While once seen as just another fitness fad, kettlebells have [...]