Performance Physical Therapy in Gardner, KS — About Ready Physio

Built for Athletes Who Refuse to Stay Sidelined

Ready Physio is a cash-based, one-on-one physical therapy practice near Gardner, KS built for athletes and active adults who want to get back to training, not just "good enough."

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This Is Why Ready Physio Exists

Too many active people get stuck in a rehab cycle that gets them to "mostly better" and then leaves them there. Ready Physio was built for the athletes and active adults who want more than symptom relief. We work one-on-one to find the root cause of what's limiting you, build a clear plan around your training and performance goals, and make sure your body is actually reloaded and ready for the demands of sport and lifting, not just cleared to go. Whether you're a high school athlete trying to stay on the field or an active adult who refuses to let pain dictate your training, this is the kind of care that was built for you.

Our Values

One-on-One. Root Cause. Performance Ready.

Everything we do is built around helping you train, move, and compete with confidence, not just getting you out of pain.

You Get the Full Hour

Every session is one-on-one with your provider, no aides, no handoffs, no shared time.

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We Find What's Actually Wrong

We dig into the root cause of your pain so you stop chasing symptoms and start making real progress.

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We Get You Performance-Ready

Our goal isn't just to reduce pain, it's to reload your body so you can return to training and sport at full capacity.

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Our Services

Meet Your Provider

Dr. Micah Swank

PT, DPT, Cert-DN

Micah, a Kansas native from Pratt, has been part of the health and fitness community for the past 11 years. He is a licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Kansas and a graduate from the University of Kansas Medical Center with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He has earned a Certification in Dry Needling from the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. Prior to his career as a physical therapist, Micah played basketball at Emporia State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion. His drive on the basketball court turned into a passion for helping other people understand their own injuries and pain so they can get back to the sports and fitness activities they enjoy.

Micah is dedicated to bridging the gap between rehabilitation and performance with use of a strong fitness-focused mindset to manage pain while building local tissue capacity to result in overall resiliency of the human body.

Micah and his wife, Emily, live in Gardner and enjoy hiking, traveling, and training with the Legacy Made Fitness community!

What Our Clients Are Saying

Real results from athletes and active adults who came back stronger.

Dr. Swank is the best! I finally got the right care at Ready physio to take care of my back pain.

Matthew Chan

Micah is amazing to work with. He is very knowledgeable and you can tell he cares for his patients. He worked one-on-one with me and put together a personalized treatment plan to help recover from my injury. Thank you Micah!

Koby McEwen

Micah has provided excellent care and follow-up for my injuries. He took the time to really listen to my concerns and help diagnose what was causing them and the best plan to help me not just treat the injury, but prevent it from coming back.

Jonna Hall

I came to drop a review for Micah and I KNEW it was going to be all 5-stars ratings before I came. I can't imagine anyone spending an hour with him and rating anything less. He's an exceptional listener, a deep thinker, and seems genuinely excited to be able to share his knowledge and help people recover / improve their lives. I'd rate higher if possible and he didn't ask me to leave him a review like most places do. He's just really good at what he does and I want you guys to understand that if you are shopping for a P.T. The search is over. Call him up, you won't regret it.

Chris Campbell (Ninja Monkey)

Dr. Micah Swank is extremely helpful and knowledgeable in his field. I came to him with an elbow issue from baseball and he was quickly able to find the root of my issue and developed an easy to follow PT plan for me. He was readily available anytime I needed to ask him questions regarding the plan or had any additional concerns. I would highly recommend Micah to anyone wanting to solve any sort of PT concern they have and he will always be my first option if anything ever comes up.

Jeff Heitzman

I have nothing but good things to say about Micah Swank at Ready Physio! Micah has given me one on one treatment for several small injuries. He is professional, kind, compassionate, and most importantly, he’s incredibly knowledgeable. The best part about working with Micah is that he’s truly after solving the root of your issues and not just treating symptoms. He also does a great job of teaching/educating throughout his sessions. I’d give this place 10 stars if I could!

Kaylie Berkley

I was really struggling with muscle tightness especially in my calves from distance running. With a personalized treatment plan for me not only did my tightness recover but my muscles strengthened! I was able to run my personal best time in my half marathon! I would highly recommend Ready Physio and Dr. Micah Swank!

Sam Morgan

Micah is fantastic! Really knows his stuff. I was having hip problems and got some exercises and dry-needling from him, and felt like a new man! I would highly recommend.

Skylar Smith

Micah at Ready Physio is super knowledgeable and helpful. He has helped me with shoulder, back and hip injuries. The training/movements he provides has helped improve and overcome the injuries. He is friendly and cares about his patients to be healthy and able to life pain free.

Anna Eckhardt

I highly recommend seeing Micah! Incredible service that produced instant results. Micah was extremely knowledgeable and professional during our treatment sessions. He made me feel comfortable and was able to explain everything we were doing and how it would help my pain. In the past, I’ve been afraid to get my back and neck popped, but this time it was a smooth and painless process. After just one treatment I felt so much better. I am definitely going to continue to see Micah!

Jason Garretson

Dr. Micah saw me on multiple occasions to help me work through a lower neck/trap strain. This strain was almost debilitating and preventing me from doing my job. While working with Micah, I was able to go from a 9/10, pain to a 0/10 and back to work with no restrictions. Micah’s focus, patience, and overall care will be why I continue to come back.

Matthew Hermann

I really appreciate Micah’s knowledge of the hows and whys of his practice. Physical therapy is important to not only people trying to recover from injury but to prevent it… you’re everyday “athlete”. Everyone can benefit from therapy. I have been seeing Micah for a couple months now for my plantar fasciitis, hip, ankle & knee pain and I absolutely love his treatments. He gives you a plan, certain exercises to accomplish but most importantly tells you to keep training! I would highly recommend going to see him!

Jen Bigler

Ready Physio has been a game-changer for me! After giving birth, I suffered from severe back pain, making it difficult to even pick up my daughter without discomfort. Working with Dr. Swank has completely turned things around. He designed a gradual, personalized plan, starting with gentle exercises that built up in intensity as I progressed. Now, I can lift my 1-year-old without any hesitation or pain. Dr. Swank’s expertise and attention to my specific needs were invaluable in my recovery. I highly recommend Ready Physio for anyone needing effective, attentive physical therapy!

Anna Miller

I appreciate Micah's approach to helping me holistically getting back to my sport. I've been dealing with shoulder pain and it's been limiting my ability to return to tennis. I especially feel it when I go for my backhands. Micah was able to establish a plan and explain to me his findings and the plan going forward. I appreciated his sincerity and transparency. Thank you Dr. Micah!

Ro Urbino

Micah is the only Physical Therapist my family trusts to get us back on our feet after an injury! Can't recommend him highly enough!

Corben Tannahill

Micah Swank at Ready Physio is next level when it comes to helping you with your physical health needs. I personally came in with a workout injury to my chest that other doctors were not able to help me with. One reason I think Micah was able to help me is because he actually took the time to study what was causing my issues. He was able to explain my issue to me after some research and was able to educate me for any future issues I may have. If you have something you need help with, Micah will find a way to help you.

Seth Miller

So I've had several surgeries and several physical therapist! All the PT crew here are amazing! The staff's always willing to help anyway they can. Of course my favorite is Tyrel Reed! He knows what he's doing, always gets me pumped up and ready to go! Has an amazing attitude towards getting you ready to put the work in so you get back to normal lifestyle! Thanks again T Reed!

Sean Smith

Dr. Micah Swank is incredible to work with. I have been to several chiropractors to try and fix some back issues that I have had for years and had zero luck with fixing these problems. I have worked with Micah for about a year now and I have felt major improvements in my mobility and back tightness. He is extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with. I highly recommend

Jacob Berkley

Micah is really good at what he does. Even though I could only really visit 4 times in two weeks since I'll go back to college, we got a lot of work done and he was very helpful with planning future exercises for me to do on my own to stay fit and fix my Tendonitis.

Nicholas Beaty

I liked how he was cared about the numbers and percentage. He was a lot more into getting me back to my sport than other places I’ve been to.

Domani Toney

Micah is awesome. He gives one-on-one appointments that are tailored to exactly what you need. I came to him with back and neck pain and received a variety of treatments including massage, cupping, dry needling, and targeted exercises. As my healing progressed and I no longer needed the targeted exercise, he taught me many general exercises that I could do at home to improve my overall flexibility and well being. I started out with weekly appointments that moved to every other week then to monthly as my healing progressed. He explains a lot about your body and how your joints and muscles all work together and how the exercise will help. My only regret was not finding him earlier.

Becky Regan

Great experience with Ready Physio! Thank you for such incredible attention and care. I was able to get back to running much sooner than I thought. Thank you!

Lory Ojeda

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