Programs

Program Description:

Vertical PT’s Guide to Raising Resilient Athletes and managing pain/injury along the way. Dr. Jack will be discussing everything about injury prevention and how to keep your athlete as healthy as possible. Time will be allocated for plenty of Q & A so bring questions!

We want parents who want to see their kid win and athletes who are serious about their sport. Also, this will be a movement based workshop, so come ready to learn and move! We’ll be covering fundamental strength and conditioning movements like squat, hinge, and plyometrics!

When:
• Monday, July 20, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00pm

Where:
• Philip Heit Center (150 W. Main St, New Albany, OH)
• Conference Room on the 1st Floor
• The parking lot and main entrance are located behind the building

Fee:
• Free to attend, but please register online since space is limited.

About the Instructor:

Meet Dr. Jack Jander — Founder of Vertical PT & Performance
I help athletes get out of pain and come back stronger than before.I earned my undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology from University of Cincinnati, where I also played ice hockey for the Bearcats. That experience shaped how I see rehab — not as “treatment,” but as preparation for performance. Before physical therapy school, I became a Certified CrossFit Coach and spent several years coaching at CrossFit Veneration, developing a deep respect for strength, movement quality, and accountability inside the gym. I went on to earn my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Mount Union, where I refined my expertise in musculoskeletal medicine and performance-based rehab. Today at Vertical PT & Performance, I blend evidence-based physical therapy, strength and conditioning principles, and real-world training experience to help athletes reduce pain, rebuild confidence, and return to sport at a higher level than before.