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Jacob Gunn

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Doctor of Physical Therapy TPI Certified Golf Specialist @onwardkansascity

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Part 2 The good stuff🏔️🎥 taken in Banff National Park by @jgunn_pt

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Banff photo drop Part 1🏔️ taken in Banff National Park by @jgunn_pt

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a month ago

Still chasing answers after an MRI?

If you’ve been told “surgery is next,” “just live with it,” or your MRI findings don’t seem to match how you actually feel, it may be time for a different approach.

At Onward Physical Therapy, we combine movement analysis, strength testing, and a comprehensive evaluation to understand what’s actually driving your symptoms, not just what showed up on a scan.

Pain has a story. We believe yours is worth listening to. More importantly, we believe it’s worth understanding well. Our goal isn’t just to explain what hurts, it’s to uncover why it hurts and build a plan that gets you back to doing the things that matter most.

Whether your goal is to pick up your kids without pain, train for your next race, compete at a high level in the gym, or simply move through life with confidence again, we’re here to help.

Book your evaluation through the link in our bio or send us a DM. Let’s build a plan to help you chase your goals not your MRI findings! by @jgunn_pt

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2 months ago

Strong clinicians don’t just talk performance, they live it.

This past weekend, our very own Dr. Jacob Gunn, PT, DPT stepped onto the platform at the Sunflower State Games at Strong Barbell Club, and we couldn’t be more proud. As a clinician who specializes in helping powerlifters perform at their best, Jacob doesn’t just treat and coach clients through the process, he lives it alongside the same strength community he serves.

Having a provider who understands what it’s like to train hard, compete, and push your limits means our clients get so much more than rehab. They get a clinician who truly understands the demands of performance and how to help you Hurt Less & Get Hurt Less while continuing to do what you love in the gym.

Great job this weekend, Jacob! taken in Strong Barbell Club by @jgunn_pt

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3 months ago

From Pain to Performance!

We’re teaming up with Beastified Gym on May 18th from 4–6 PM to provide educational insight for injury analysis and prevention methods. Whether you’re dealing with nagging pain, stiffness, limited mobility, or just want confidence in your training plan, this is your opportunity to get expert eyes on what’s going on with a collaborative plan for recovery and prevention in the future.

At Onward, we believe performance starts with recovery and small issues handled early prevent bigger setbacks later.

Come get assessed, ask questions, and leave with a better plan moving forward.

#fitness #physicaltherapy #healthiswealth #kcgym #pt by @jgunn_pt

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5 months ago

This is what your body deserves.

Because when you train hard, push your limits, and expect more from yourself… your recovery should match that same standard.

What does a Restore & Perform session at Onward Kansas City look like?

Every detail is intentional:
• Precision hands-on treatment tailored to your body’s needs
• Recovery techniques to unlock restriction and reduce pain
• Exercise and movement work built specifically to support how you train

Not rushed appointments.
Not generic treatment plans.
Not being told to “just rest.”

This isn’t about getting you back to baseline.
It’s about elevating how your body moves, feels, and performs, every single day.

Our clients don’t settle for temporary fixes.
They invest in a process designed for long-term performance, resilience, and longevity.

Because performance starts with recovery. by @jgunn_pt

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5 months ago

It’s so important to Invest in your physique❤️‍🔥

Proactively not Reactively!

It’s taken years to find the correct direction since I first even had the injury in 2016-2017. I pretty much put my rehab on pause when I went to school for engineering and built up a ton of scar tissue. Secondly I just worked out around it but neglected how much I would need my shoulder just for life. Lol crazy right?

So here I am preaching how important it is to take care of your body, the lack of shoulder mobility has hindered my muscle development, I still use it as motivation to work harder but it’s also important to work smarter. Take the time out, get worked on outside the gym. Invest in a DPT!

I am grateful to have @jgunn_pt and @onwardkansascity in my corner working with me to understand what’s needed in parallel to the gaps I have in the sport. It has been an experience like no other and I’m excited for the upcoming season to see it all come together 😈🏴‍☠️

#gymmotivation #bodytransformation #shoulderrehab #shoulders #bodybuilding by @jgunn_pt

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5 months ago

Kansas City has some 🔥 training spots… and @sbc_kc is for sure one of them!

Shoutout to Strong Barbell Club KC for building a space to support long-term fitness progress along with a fantastic community culture and facility.

At Onward, we love connecting with gyms and fitness communities that prioritize fitness training and long-term performance. SBC is exactly that. We love spending time with our SBC people, if you’re dealing with aches, pains, injuries or recovery & performance issues in the gym just let us know and we’ll help you out!

Only the Strong. taken in Strong Barbell Club by @jgunn_pt

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6 months ago

Low back tight, sore, or just constantly feeling “off”…

This is for you.

We’re hosting a FREE Low Back Workshop at Kraken BJJ with a legit physical therapist who actually understands movement, training, and what your body goes through.

This isn’t random rehab fluff…
This is real, usable information you can apply immediately whether you train, lift, or just want to move better day to day.

You’ll learn:
• Why your low back actually hurts (not just where)
• How to move and train without making it worse
• Simple fixes you can start using right away

📅 Saturday, May 9th
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Kraken BJJ

No cost. Just show up and get better.

Bring a friend who’s always complaining about their back… you know the one.

Spots will fill up, so don’t wait.

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Start Your Journey Today! 1 FREE Trial Week!

Kids / Adults / Self Defense / Sport / Gi / Nogi

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, MMA, Combatives

☎️ 816-425-4540 ☎️
🌎 https://linktr.ee/krakenbjjkc 🌎
📧 office@krakenkc.com 📧
📍547 N SCOTT AVE, BELTON, MO 64012 📍 taken in Kraken BJJ & Fitness - Kansas City by @jgunn_pt

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6 months ago

When you get injured or are in pain, it’s hard not to freak out…

But healing and feeling better doesn’t come from worry, the right inputs and our team can help guide you!

Here are our common non-negotiables we recommend with our clients ⤵️

Sunlight daily
10–15 minutes. No excuses.
Your body needs it - energy, mood, recovery… all improve.

Prioritize sleep like it’s your job
Sleep is the most powerful anti-inflammatory tool you have.
Dark room. Cool temp. No scrolling in bed. Protect it.

Keep training (smartly)
Train what you can.
Movement reduces inflammation + boosts feel-good chemicals.
And yes, start loading the painful area as soon as tolerated

Move with purpose
Don’t push through pain.
Move in ways that reduce symptoms, not spike them.
Motion is lotion.

Stay connected
Healing doesn’t happen in isolation.
Be around people who lift you up, not those who feed fear or push quick fixes.

We don’t just heal tissues, we heal as humans, connected to each other and the world around us in our environment

What’s helped YOU recover from an injury or pain? Feel free to share below! taken in Onward Kansas City by @jgunn_pt

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7 months ago

Injury doesn’t have to stop your progress. It just means we adjust the team. Grateful to connect with @jgunn_pt at @onwardkansascity

DM me@if you need a referral taken in Prairie Village, Kansas by @jgunn_pt

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7 months ago

No better way to celebrate 3 years of marriage with my best friend. Swipe right to see her crush the slopes🤍 by @jgunn_pt

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7 months ago