Jon Gardner
- Return-to-play progression and performance-focused rehabilitation.
- Sport performance and strength & conditioning–based programming.
- Manual therapy for joint and soft tissue dysfunction.
- Injury assessment and individualized return-to-sport planning.
- Progressive therapeutic exercise for strength and function.
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Synthesis Performance and Recovery
8832 Blakeney Professional Dr, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC, 28277-6809
Dr. Gardner is a dynamic and highly motivated physical therapist with a foundation built on sport performance and strength and conditioning principles along with proficiency in various realms of manual therapy. Jonathon is driven to better understand the return to play continuum and is consistently collaborating with healthcare providers along with strength and sport coaches to provide athletes of all levels the best opportunity to return to and maintain the highest levels of performance. Most recently, Jonathon served as a performance physical therapist and rehabilitation coordinator for the Charlotte Hornets during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons and is currently in a role serving the City of Charlotte’s public safety group. Jon is the proud husband of Carli and a father to their two beautiful daughters, Isla and Rose. When he’s not working or in the gym, you can find him locked in on Clemson and Baltimore sports or taking care of his two dogs, Baloo and Mowgli. “As a collegiate athlete, I was fortunate to work with exceptional physical therapists who inspired me to pursue a career in the field. However, I quickly realized that my experience wasn’t the norm, as finding high-quality care from practitioners who truly understood the demands of high performance sports is a rarity in the physical therapy industry. This realization fueled my passion for elevating the standard of care in sports rehabilitation. After earning my DPT from the Medical University of South Carolina, I helped a private practice in Maryland expand by opening four clinics, each focused on delivering top-tier sports rehab and performance services to athletes of all levels, from youth sports to the professional ranks. My two seasons with the Charlotte Hornets equipped me with the experience needed to create a treatment model that offers uncompromised care. I believe that athletes of all ages, from weekend warriors to professionals, deserve elite treatment. At Rebound, you’ll receive the same individualized, evidence-based techniques used by the pros.”