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Read PostOur methods emphasize active strengthening programs that are customized to the specific needs of each individual, with less focus on passive methods.
We are proud to offer a wide range of comprehensive services to meet the needs of adults, seniors, and pediatric patients. Our team of professional caregivers specialize in providing personalized medical care, rehabilitative therapy and companion assistance.
MDT is an internationally acclaimed method of assessment and treatment for spinal and extremity pain. It is also known as The McKenzie Method.
The MedX program and machines are specially designed to provide the most effective means of isolating, safely testing, and directly strengthening the muscles in the low back and neck.
Pelvic health plays an important role in complete physical, mental, social, and sexual well-being. We strive for our patients to have the best management of these aspects.
Also known as trigger point dry needling, it is a procedure that treats chronic connective tissue pain and an alternative medicine technique similar to acupuncture.
The AlterG is used with patients looking to gain mobility, strength, and natural movement/fitness, while also minimizing stress on the body or on injury.
Kinesiotaping is designed to alter movement patterns while absorbing load and re-injecting that energy back into movement, all without limiting range of motion.
A program designed to raise participants' fall prevention knowledge and increase their balance through a variety of training techniques.
We provide ergonomic evaluations and assessments to help limit the risk of injury to workers and make it easier for people to do their jobs.
Using evidence-based practice for over 30 years, we transition patients from acute status/passive care into unique customized core and general conditioning programs. These functional back, neck and extremity rehabilitation programs facilitate the patient to return to their daily and recreational activities.
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist · Founder & President
Greg graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Notre Dame in 1989. His interest in warmer climates...
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist · Clinic Director
Donnie has been a Physical Therapist in the Oak Ridge area since graduating with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from ETSU...
Physical Therapist · Diplomaed McKenzie Therapist · Clinic Director
Graeme graduated from the University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Northern Ireland in Physiotherapy in 1995. After working...
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist · Clinic Director
Bill graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2006. Early in his career, he was challenged...
Physical Therapist · Clinic Director · Certified McKenzie Therapist
Micah is a familiar face from his previous stint as a Physical Therapist Assistant with ETSS from 2014-2018. He completed a BS in Allied Health from...
Physical Therapist Assistant · Clinic Director
Angelina is a graduate from South College-Asheville and has recently settled into Knoxville. She started out with her passion for bodybuilding and competing....
Physical Therapist · Clinic Director · Certified McKenzie Therapist
Zane graduated from Arizona State University with a B.S in Kinesiology in 2015. After receiving his bachelor’s degree he had an opportunity to work as a physical therapist technician and personal trainer for several companies in Arizona.
Physical Therapist · Clinic Director
Emily has been treating pelvic health since graduating from ETSU in 2011. She has always had a passion for learning that hasn’t...
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist
An Oregon Native and graduate of Oregon State University with a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science, Hollie spent several years...
Physical Therapist
Kayla is a graduate of Maryville College with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from...
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist
Kristine is an East Coast transplant just recently relocated to Tennessee and excited for all the opportunities the Spine and Sport family...
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist
Eric was born and raised in Knoxville and is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a degree in Exercise Science. Eric...
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist
Enid is an experienced physical therapist that has been with Spine & Sport for over 15 years. Graduating from Ohio University with...
Physical Therapist Assistant
Greg graduated from Ohio University in 1996 with a BS in Sports Science and obtained his PTA degree in 2003 from Trident...
Physical Therapist Assistant
Amy graduated from ETSU with her bachelor’s in Exercise Science and after being a Physical Therapy Tech for 3 years she returned to...
Physical Therapist Assistant
Anna is a graduate of South College of Knoxville and became a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in 2018. Her interest for Physical...
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist
Ian graduated from ETSU in 2017 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He has worked in the greater Knoxville area since and joined the...
Physical Therapist Assistant
Joel started as an avid Weightlifting and Powerlifting athlete competing locally and nationally. This fed his desire to become a personal trainer...
Physical Therapist
Amanda graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2014 with a B.S.Ed. in Kinesiology. She went on to get my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at East Tennessee...
Physical Therapist
A Farragut High School graduate, Whitney earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Tennessee in 2008. She then gained interest in...
Physical Therapist Assistant
Damon graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and obtained his license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2017. While working as a PTA...
Physical Therapist Assistant
Zach graduated from South College and obtained his PTA license in 2020. His interest in physical therapy came at an early age being a multi-sport athlete all of his life and dealing with injuries and rehab along the way.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Erin is a recent Knoxville transfer from Michigan, and is excited to continue her PTA career with East Tennessee Spine and Sport. She obtained her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Mott Community College...
Physical Therapist Assistant
Chris obtained his PTA degree from Norwalk Community college in Connecticut in 2019. He joined East Tennessee Spine & Sport in July of 2021 with 5 years of overall clinical experience, where he was able to work with patients of all ages and activity levels.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jordan began her collegiate career with a business focus. After working in Human Resources for nearly 10 years, she discovered her desire to serve the community had shifted more towards health and fitness.
Physical Therapist
Kristi is a Knoxville native and long time Vol Fan. She graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a BS in Kinesiology. She continued her studies at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga where she graduated with her DPT.
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist
Peyton was born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee and is a graduate of East Tennessee State University where he focused his undergraduate studies in Exercise Science.
Physical Therapist
Robby is a Farragut native, and graduate of Farragut High School. He grew up cheering on the Admirals on Friday nights. After graduating, Robby stayed local attending University of Tennessee Knoxville where he studied Kinesiology and, of course, on Saturdays was fired up to support the Vols.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lindsey is a Knoxville native who graduated from Roane State as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in 2020. Her interest in rehabilitation and wellness began at a young age when a PT shared their love for the career with her.
Physical Therapist
Taryn graduated from Nazareth College of Rochester, NY in 2011. After spending seven years in the outpatient orthopedic setting, she began treating pelvic health conditions and has continued to pursue education and training for that specialty.
Physical Therapist · Clinic Director
Rachel was born and raised in Memphis, TN and received both her BS in Exercise Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Physical Therapist
Gordon graduated from University of Tennessee Chattanooga with a degree in Biology before going on to complete his Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Physical Therapist
Patrick graduated from Carter High School in 2014, Carson-Newman University in 2018 with bachelor’s degree in exercise science then furthered his education at Marshall University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2022.
Physical Therapist
Taylor is from Knoxville, TN. She is a graduate from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelors in Science and Education.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jordan began his education at Milligan University where he played baseball before completing a BS in Exercise Science at Tennessee Tech University in 2019.
Physical Therapist
Victoria graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a degree in Kinesiology and went on to attend PT school in Memphis at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Caroline was raised in sunny San Diego California and came to the Knoxville area to attend physical therapy school.
Pelvic Floor Occupational Therapist
Jenna is a Knoxville native who graduated with a Masters of Science in occupational therapy in 2012 and has been practicing pelvic health since 2020.
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Read PostSpine and Sport is the ultimate place for therapy. Every single therapist is highly knowledgeable and more than caring. They brought me back from my ACL tear in five months without post-op pain. Actually, I’m stronger than I was before my injury.Eleni Georgiafandis ACL Injury
Spine and Sport's training method has shown steady results and given me the confidence so that I can return to a high level of competition. Their knowledge and expertise of back injury rehabilitation is unrivaled in the Knoxville area.Fred Smith Discectomy at L5-S1
I have used East Tennessee Spine and Sport for their MedX program and other matters such as post knee surgery, a shoulder injury, and other senior arthritic matters, since 2005. I am so grateful to have ETSS as a regular part of my health program.Ann Rust MedX Treatment
Thanks to the folks who work at East Tennessee Spine and Sport, I was able to avoid surgical intervention using their program. Through their knowledgeable staff, I learned how to get well and and how to maintain the level of wellness I achieved in their clinic.Greg Peck Motorcycle Injury
In addition to my personal experience, I’ve referred my wife and several friends to ETSS. They have invariably been pleased with their results. These are good people who know their business. If your problem can be cured by physical therapy, they’ll cure you.Frank Koon Ruptured Disk
Greg DeFilippo, fellow therapists, and employees are the best! Not only are they kind and friendly, but you receive the most comprehensive care in a comfortable atmosphere. In all my experience with therapy, their expertise is unequaled!Sharon Bowles Therapy Treatment