Basketball Athlete Care and Rehabilitation

Course Description:

We are excited to offer this one-of-a-kind continuing education course on basketball athlete care and rehabilitation. 
This event is for Spooner clinicians only.

The course will be led by Adam Loiacono, PT, DPT, CSCS, SCS, who has over 15 years of experience in professional sports, mostly recently as the Director of Performance and Rehabilitation for the Phoenix Suns. Alix Sigrist, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC, CSCS,Spooner Sports Medicine, will also be presenting as part of the 4-hour course.

Content Covered including both didactic and hands on learning:

1. Acute Management in the Sports Setting
2. Initial Rehabilitation Process
3. Return to Training (between rehab and return to sport)
4. Return to Sport

The course will take place in a classroom setting, performance area, and basketball court at the PHHacility.

While the basketball athlete is the theme the information provided will be a helpful guide for almost any athlete you are working with and trying to return to their sport.

Space is limited to 15 attendees; you do not want to miss this opportunity!

Con Ed:
4 Cat A through BOC
4 for AZAPTA (Cat B)

Alix Sigrist, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC, CSCS, Spooner Sports Medicine

Alix was born and raised in Missoula, Montana, where she swam competitively for 10 years and played basketball. Alix completed her Bachelor’s in Athletic Training and worked for the University of Montana as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer prior to being accepted to Physical Therapy School, working with sports such as men’s and women’s college basketball, tennis, volleyball, football, and soccer. During this time, Alix had the opportunity to travel to Texas A&M to work with University of Montana men’s basketball at the NIT tournament in 2015. Alix attended Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Alix also received her Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association while in Physical Therapy school. Alix has had experience working with athletes of all levels – youth to professional, with a specific interest in basketball. Alix’s career started at Center for Athletic Performance, where she worked as a Physical Therapist and Head Athletic Trainer, providing coverage for SC Del Sol and assisting with camps at Barca Academy. Currently, she works in sports medicine at Spooner Physical Therapy – North Phoenix. 

Adam Loiacono, PT, DPT, CSCS, SCS

Adam Loiacono has over 15 years of experience providing top-tier rehabilitation and performance training to professional & youth athletes. His career includes reaching the NBA Finals with the Phoenix Suns in 2021 and the MLS Cup with the New England Revolution in 2014. Adam is a distinguished member of an elite group of physical therapists, holding the prestigious board certification as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association—a credential achieved by only 10% of physical therapists in the United States. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Adam’s expertise has been recognized by notable media outlets such as Forbes.com, Arizona’s CW7 television network, and the world-renowned PhysioNetwork.com, among others.

Adam began his professional sports career with the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer, serving as both a fitness coach and youth academy soccer coach for eight seasons. He then joined the Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League in a similar fitness coach role. Transitioning to the medical side of professional sports, Adam spent two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA as a performance therapist. Following his tenure in Atlanta, Adam was promoted to Director of Performance & Rehabilitation for the Phoenix Suns, where he served for five seasons.

Adam is the owner of Loiacono Performance Therapy in Scottsdale, AZ. His extensive experience and knowledge in both the medical and performance sectors enable him to seamlessly integrate concepts from sports science, rehabilitation, fitness, strength training, physical therapy, and orthopedic medicine. Adam’s approach is deeply rooted in research, utilizing injury risk data and longevity studies to establish standards for strength, endurance, movement, speed, and body composition. He leverages advanced technology, such as force plates and velocity-based training, to customize and measure the progress of every athlete’s rehab or training plan, ensuring tangible results.

Adam is also the founder and host of the “Finding Small Wins” podcast, which delves into the world of sports through insightful conversations with industry experts and athletes. The podcast aims to help everyday athletes enhance their health and performance. Within just six months of its launch, “Finding Small Wins” was featured in So Scottsdale magazine as one of the top “Voices in The Valley.”

This event is for Spooner clinicians only. Space is limited to 15 attendees, so sign up now and reserve your spot!

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

• If you are using Spooner con ed funds, you will fill out the registration and then funds will be removed by our accounting team, no credit card information required
  • If you no longer have Spooner con ed funds, you will need to pay by credit card. Our accounting team will reach out post registration to gather that information from you.
  • You are still required to fill out the Con Ed forms required for all courses.
• Due to this course being in the afternoon on a Friday, if this falls within your normal clinic hours, we are asking that you flex your schedule and discuss with your Clinic Director to make sure the needs of the clinics are met.

Initial priority will go to those who work on site at the PHHacility and Sports Medicine Education participants.