What They Are Saying

"I’m a former D1 college basketball player and current professional  player. After an injury that required shoulder surgery, Alex helped me  rebuild the strength needed to get back to 100% on the court. Alex  listened to all my concerns, and was great at adapting the plan to help  manage my aches/pains but still regain my confidence to get back on the  court. I still do the maintenance exercises he gave me and they have  helped keep my shoulder strong throughout the season."

"I strongly recommend  reaching out to Human Efficiency for your physical therapy needs. From  injury screens to therapy exercises, Alex’s knowledge is second to none.  He will find many different ways to help your needs through workouts  and exercises. He is also very personable which makes things even  better. Reach out, you will not be disappointed!"

"I’ve been working with Dr. Springer for my back issues. He identified  the root cause of my pain, developed a targeted plan, and helped me  rebuild strength and stability. His professionalism, attention to  detail, and commitment to patient progress are exceptional."

"I can’t recommend Dr. Alex highly enough. When I first reached out to  him, I was dealing with a lower back running injury and could barely  walk without limping. I felt pretty hopeless and didn’t know if I’d be  able to get back to running at all.

From the very beginning, he  showed genuine care and took the time to actively listen to my concerns,  my lifestyle, and my training goals. He adjusted treatment based on how  I was feeling and progressing, and built a plan that was realistic for  me. He even scheduled sessions at convenient times (often early  mornings), which made it much easier to stay consistent.

Our  sessions evolved as I progressed, starting with a thorough assessment,  then focusing on recovery treatments like dry needling with electrical  stimulation to manage pain, and eventually transitioning into  performance and strength work. I still use the strength exercise program  he designed for me, and I have continued to see results in my not only  my back strength, but my strength and running form overall.

Within  just a couple of months, I went from struggling to walk to successfully  running a half marathon. Throughout the entire process, Dr. Alex  encouraged me, kept me motivated, and helped me become a better runner  than I was prior to the injury.

I’m incredibly grateful for Dr.  Alex's guidance and expertise. If you’re dealing with an injury or  simply looking to become a stronger person, I would absolutely recommend  him!"

I came here for PT as a runner with some chronic pains after increasing my mileage substantially. I was able to work through all my issues with Alex and that greatly aided in my goal of a 90 min half marathon. I would highly recommend seeking out PT here.

Alex is an incredible PT who was able to help me go from barely walking after my 24 hr ultra, to completing a marathon in a couple of months! Now we are working to continue building strength as I focus on hitting a half marathon PR in the spring!

He is very respectful, professional, and knowledgeable. He put together a plan and made sure I understood exactly what I was supposed to do and how it related to the pain I was struggling with. I highly recommend him to any runner that is currently injured or wants to learn ways to prevent future injuries!

As an ultrarunner and business owner, I’ve struggled since getting into the sport in 2022 with injuries and overuse issues. Not to mention, I’ve identified as someone with a bad back for nearly 20 years. After slowly crawling my way back from an Achilles issue I realized I needed more help than I could get from YouTube to reach my running goals. Met Alex at a local run club and reached out a few months later. Couldn’t be happier with the regular check-ins and the constant exercise updates. From a running perspective, we’ve now moved from rehab to more performance-level exercises, and we’ve also stayed consistent with the ongoing back (apparently slipped/bulged disc) issue. I also sent my daughter to him with knee pain that we thought might be linked to arthritis she had when she was little. She’s feeling better as well. He hasn’t mentioned surgery or imaging once to me or her, and is helping us both really live the life we want. I tell all of my running friends that having a PT with regular check ins is an absolute game changer. If you’re thinking about it, try it out. Alex is the man.

Alex did a phenomenal job of helping me gain strength to better prepare for my Ironman races. The past two weekends I have been able to do 3-4 hour long bike rides on Saturday then a half marathon on Sunday while being ready for another bike and run on Monday. I would not have been able to handle this training volume 4 months ago. Alex would pivot from session to session if I threw a new ache or pain at him. The exercises got progressively harder as I improved. The app system he uses makes it easy to stay on track with at home exercises. Alex is generous with his time, making sure each session is beneficial. On top of everything, Alex is a good guy that is great to spend an hour with! Highly recommend!

I called Human Efficiency mid-morning on a Friday looking for a same-day dry needling appointment because I was in so much pain. An actual human answered the phone (as opposed to an answering machine), and I was able to schedule before the end of the day. I felt grateful that as a new patient I could get help right away and not have to sit through a long consultation appointment, as I was visiting from out of town. It was my first ever dry needling experience, but Alex made it so easy and comfortable that I scheduled again the next week. I had a lot of relief after my first appointment from muscle pain and SI joint pain and wanted to see what a second treatment would do. I’m so glad I went back before the rest of my road trip. The whole experience was convenient, accessible, comfortable, and helped me get the pain relief I needed. It’s obvious that Alex is knowledgeable and well qualified, and I would recommend this service to anyone.