Knee Osteo-Arthritis (OA) – Common Misconceptions and benefit of Physical Therapy
Knee Osteo-Arthritis (OA) – Common Misconceptions and benefit of Physical Therapy For years we have just accepted...
Read PostEast Tennessee Spine and Sport has been serving the Knoxville area with outpatient physical therapy treatment programs alongside passionate, experienced therapists for over 25 years.
About ETSSEast Tennessee Spine and Sport is devoted to proven results based on services and programs customized to the specific needs of each individual.
See Our ServicesLocations throughout the greater Knoxville area ensure that East Tennessee Spine and Sport is the best choice for outpatient therapy.
See our LocationsOur 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 and 20+ years of experience, 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 · 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 · 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 · Clinic Director
Graeme graduated from the University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Northern Ireland in Physiotherapy in 1995. After working...
Physical 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
Kristine is an East Coast transplant just recently relocated to Tennessee and excited for all the opportunities the Spine and Sport family...
Physical Therapist, Regional 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
Tyler graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2010 with a B.S. in Exercise Science. He then graduated from East...
Physical 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
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
Enid is an experienced physical therapist that has been with Spine & Sport for over 15 years. Graduating from Ohio University with...
Physical Therapist
Katie is a native Knoxvillian who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a BS In Exercise Science in 2013 and...
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jena graduated from Southern Illinois University as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. She previously used her degree as...
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rebecca graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Animal Science in 2004. She later returned to school to pursue...
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 Assistant
Kierstan is a graduate of the Physical Therapist Assistant program at RSCC and is U.S. Navy veteran. She served four years active duty and...
Physical 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 Assistant
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
Tori completed her Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences at Clemson University followed by her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Emory University in 2018.....
Physical Therapist
Megan is a Knoxville-native who was originally introduced to the profession of physical therapy due to her own sports injuries from playing competitive soccer...
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
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
Markus completed his Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics at the University of Guelph followed by his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Emory...
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Knee Osteo-Arthritis (OA) – Common Misconceptions and benefit of Physical Therapy For years we have just accepted...
Read PostOne of the primary myths surrounding back pain is that exercise, especially weight training, should be avoided because...
Read PostAs a pelvic health physical therapist assistant, I am often asked by our patients why I chose to specialize in pelvic...
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