Sparked Rehab and Athletics Physical Therapy - Bristol, Tennessee

Jessica J.

Highly recommend! Ryan is very knowledgeable and just an all around great guy. I went in for knee pain but through a thorough evaluation found out some other areas of weaknesses that needed to be addressed to help rehabilitate my knee. The experience was very insightful. You have to do the exercises he gives you but he can really hone in and make sure you are doing the correct ones for your issue. Ryan will listen to your biofeedback and adjust accordingly. I also have an old neck injury and he also did an evaluation on that area and sprinkled in some exercises for my neck too.

I got really great care and HELPFUL advice. Ryan truly cares about your recovery and rehabilitation journey. Recovery can be long but Ryan is who I would want by my side helping me along the way. Thanks so much for helping me! I appreciate you very much!

alan W.

Ryan is a pro! He’s worked with me on 3 different injuries and I’m back to 100%. He knows what each athlete needs for each sport or activity. If you love being active and are having difficulty getting back to full health, make an appointment with Ryan! You’ll be on the road to recovery much sooner plus you’ll have new tools to stay healthy with his help!

Rebecca O.

I came to Ryan about 7 months after a sledding accident broke a couple vertebrae in my back. Regular treatments like injections, yoga/pilates, stretching, standard PT exercises and strength training on my own were not helping me get back to my normal function. I could do some exercises and yet some things were very painful or I was unable to do work-outs correctly due to lack of strength/mobility. After so long with no real improvement and still a lot of pain and mobility issues my gym owner recommended Ryan as several other people at our gym had seen him for various issues. At 40 years old I wasn’t ready to be the “old lady” pulling myself out of bed everyday and walking hunched over (like I was doing daily) . I can’t say enough good things about Ryan. He will assess where you are, make a plan around your goals and needs and get you to your goals. Whether you’re an athlete or just a mom like me, he will get you where you want to go. His modalities are custom tailored to you and his treatment plan is not fixed or a set cookie-cutter plan. He will do needling, cupping, strength training, mobility exercises, whatever is needed to get you better. The plan can/will change as you progress or your needs change. I guarantee he can help you. You are only wasting your time with standard PT sessions through your insurance company. Those clinics are not designed to be personal and you’re only “checking the boxes” for a standard blue print of treatments for your problem. You will get one-on-one care with Ryan, hour long sessions, and access to communicate with him at any time. My strength is not back to where it was prior to my accident but I am 100% better in my mobility and pain than I was when I came to Ryan. His kind of treatment is for EVERY person, young or old, athletes or not, he can help you. He’s the best at what he does and you will be thankful you got the right treatment for whatever your need is. I will never be able to thank him enough.

Sam H.

TL:DR - DO IT!
If you try REALLY hard, you may be able to find someone cheaper but no matter how hard you look, you WILL NOT find better. Ryan is the most knowledgeable PT I have ever met in my life. Normal physical therapy will get you from inured to basic function, yippie. Ryan, on the other hand, will get you back to your best and teach you how to stay that way for the long term. He understands athlete's needs and how our minds work. Do not hesitate, call him. You will be very glad you did.

RF L.

I started coming to Ryan after having a knee surgery and was trying to get back into sports. Ryan was very knowledgeable, supportive, and helped me recover quickly. Highly recommend for anyone trying to get back into their sports or just get healthier.

Mary G.

Ryan Sparks is professional, respectful, and highly knowledgeable about anatomy and physiology. He explains the problems and solutions in a way that are easy to visualize and understand. He helped me with hip dysplasia that has been bothering me almost my entire life that was worsened and discovered after an accident. He not only helped me with the pain in the moment with therapies such as cupping and dry needling, but also got to the root of the problem and gave me tools to STAY well.

Chris M.

I had some neck pain from lifting weights that would flair up and cause me to stop doing certain exercises.

Ryan gave me a detailed plan and showed me some warm up exercises to do before i lifted that changed the game. No more neck issues.
I also had some lower back pain that would flair up and he gave me a plan for that. He gave me some treatment with dry needling that relieved the pain as well.
I definitely suggest if you have any joint pain or injuries that are hindering your body to see him.

Brandon R.

Ryan Spark and Sparked Rehab & Athletics is hands down the best physical therapist in Bristol, TN. His knowledge and skills have helped me recover lost strength and flexibility. I have a better quality of life because of Ryan. Don’t hesitate, if you need therapy just call. You won’t be disappointed!