John Swinton, PTA

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine
• Prosthetics
• Knee/Hip Injuries

John Swinton – Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with a Passion for Strength & Sports Rehabilitation

John Swinton is a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with a strong background in sports medicine, orthopedics, and lower extremity rehabilitation. He earned his Associate Degree of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Horry-Georgetown Technical College in 2021. Prior to pursuing his career in physical therapy, John worked in customer service, where he developed valuable communication and interpersonal skills that he applies in patient care today.

Expertise & Special Interests

As a former State Champion Wrestler, John has extensive experience in strength training, functional movement, and injury prevention. His athletic background fuels his passion for treating sports-related injuries and orthopedic conditions, helping patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence.

His clinical interests include:

• Sports Medicine & Performance Optimization – Helping athletes recover from injuries and improve movement efficiency.
• Orthopedic & Lower Extremity Rehabilitation – Specializing in knee, ankle, and foot injuries using strength-based principles and manual therapy.
• Running Mechanics & Injury Prevention – Aspiring to earn certifications in running mechanics and prosthetic gait training to better serve runners and adaptive athletes.
• Paralympic & Adaptive Athlete Rehabilitation – Striving to work with Paralympic athletes and individuals with prosthetics to enhance mobility and performance.

Commitment to Growth & Patient Success

As a dedicated and growing clinician, John is committed to expanding his expertise through continuing education and specialized certifications. He values a patient-centered approach, focusing on functional movement and evidence-based interventions to help individuals achieve their rehabilitation and performance goals.

Life Beyond the Clinic

Since joining ProMotion Rehab & Sports Medicine in 2022, John has been serving patients at the Florence and Lake City locations. Outside of work, he enjoys strength training, running, traveling, music, and spending time with family and friends. He is also a passionate sneaker collector, always adding to his growing collection.

• Horry Georgetown Technical College: Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant

• APTA
• Member of Swamp Fox Training
• Member of Strickland’s Boxing and Fitness