MedX: The Importance of a Strong Back
One of the primary myths surrounding back pain is that exercise, especially weight training, should be avoided because...
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Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
MDT is an internationally acclaimed method of assessment and treatment for spinal and extremity pain. It is also known as The McKenzie Method.
MedX Spinal Services
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
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.
Dry Needling
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.
AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill
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
Kinesiotaping is designed to alter movement patterns while absorbing load and re-injecting that energy back into movement, all without limiting range of motion.
Fall Prevention and Balance Training
A program designed to raise participants' fall prevention knowledge and increase their balance through a variety of training techniques.
Ergonomic / Corporate Services
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.
Meet The Team
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
Jimmy earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from West Virginia University. Prior to earning his Doctorate, he completed...
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
Shannon is new to the Knoxville area and is a New England transplant. She has spent over 20 years in the sports medicine realm in various capacities prior to.....
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.....
How Urinary Incontinence Helped Me Find My Calling
As a pelvic health physical therapist assistant, I am often asked by our patients why I chose to specialize in pelvic...
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I thought all Physical Therapy exercises were the same?
As professionals in Physical Therapy, our knowledge and expertise lie in the way people move and the way the human body...
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East Tennessee Spine & Sport is proud to accept over 60 insurance carriers including Medicaid and Medicare. Click here to view all of them.
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