Press release: Grand Rapids Griffins hire Jared Van Zant as physical therapist

Per the Grand Rapids Griffins:

JARED VAN ZANT NAMED PHYSICAL THERAPIST FOR GRIFFINS

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday announced Jared Van Zant as the new Grand Rapids Griffins physical therapist, working alongside head athletic trainer Austin Frank.

Van Zant most recently served as a physical therapist from 2023-25 at Team Rehabilitation Bloomfield 2 – Sports Specialty Clinic in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Van Zant also has experience as a human anatomy teaching assistant and student tutor for Wayne State University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Van Zant received his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with a concentration in exercise and sports science in 2019 from Wayne State University and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Wayne State in 2023. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist in addition to possessing certificates in Hawk Grips, functional dry needling, and applied functional science. He is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and National Strength and Conditioning Association.

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