East Tennessee Spine & Sport is your go-to provider for
Muscle Strains
Muscle strains sustained on the job are among the most common workers' compensation claims we treat at East Tennessee Spine & Sport. Whether the injury occurred from a single incident or accumulated workplace strain over time, our physical therapists design evidence-based treatment programs focused on restoring full function and facilitating a timely, safe return to work.
Our work injury recovery approach combines hands-on manual therapy, progressive strengthening, and job-specific work conditioning to ensure the injured worker is not just pain-free but genuinely ready to meet the physical demands of their position. For more physically intensive roles, we also offer formal work hardening programs that simulate real job tasks in a structured clinical environment.
Employers, HR professionals, and insurance case managers can refer directly to any of our seven East Tennessee locations. Same-day appointments are available, and we provide regular progress updates to keep claims moving efficiently. View our Workers' Compensation Physical Therapy page for referral information and carrier network details.
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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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