East Tennessee Spine & Sport is your go-to provider for
Acute Cervical Strain
Acute cervical strain is a common outcome of workplace incidents including vehicle accidents, falls, and repetitive overhead work. When this injury occurs on the job, the recovery plan needs to account for more than pain relief — it needs to support a clear path back to full job function.
East Tennessee Spine & Sport provides workers' compensation physical therapy for cervical strain with a focus on measurable outcomes. Our therapists establish early functional goals aligned with the patient's job duties, progressing treatment through pain management, mobility restoration, and ultimately return-to-work programming. For positions requiring sustained neck posture or overhead activity, we incorporate work conditioning protocols to safely rebuild tolerance.
Case managers and adjusters can expect consistent documentation, timely scheduling, and direct communication from our clinical team. We are in-network with all major workers' compensation carriers and serve injured workers across seven convenient East Tennessee locations. Learn more at our Workers' Compensation page.
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Patient Testimonials
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
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
Spine 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
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
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