Spine Physical Therapy opened in March of 2007 with the goal of providing the individualized care needed for a safe recovery in the shortest period of time. Spine PT is located at 317 S. Drake Road Suite C in Kalamazoo, MI. The building and business name may be new, but our therapists are not. Randy, Pete, and Ryan have over 45 years of combined physical therapy experience. We are located in Kalamazoo County. However we also regularly have patients from Calhoun, St. Joseph, Allegan, Kent, Barry, and Van Buren counties.
We are spine specialists. This means all day, every day our therapists are working with back and neck pain. Our highly skilled staff works toward the common goal of returning patients to their optimum functional level following onset of pain, injury or surgery. Our specialized training allows us to design a treatment program specific to the patients rehabilitation needs.
Physical Therapy can be defined as the profession concerned with promotion of health, with prevention of physical disabilities, with evaluation and rehabilitation of persons disabled by pain, disease, or injury, and with treatment by physical therapeutic measures as opposed to medical, surgical, or radiological measures. We are passionate about helping people find lasting relief from pain whether it be the result of new injury, daily wear and tear, or chronic pain.
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INFORMATION
Meet Our Staff
(click on each to learn a little more)
Randy St. John, PT, Cert. MDT
Keys to Success:
"Devotion to excellence, continuing education, and mentoring team members."
Physical Therapy Philosophy:
"Treat each case individually versus cookie cutter or cook book approach resulting in a very targeted treatment plan. "
Hobbies:
Biking, Hiking, Watching Movies, & College Basketball.
Pete Post, PT, Cert. MDT
"If at first you dont succeed try, try again."
"Your body has all the capabilities to heal itself, we just have to teach you how to access those capabilities."
Triathlon (Swim, Bike, Run), Cross Country Skiing, Snowboarding, Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Weight Training.
Ryan Langejans, PT, Cert. MDT
"Being blessed with a strong work ethic and being passionate about helping people through physical therapy."
"In my experience, a team approach to therapy between the physician, physical therapist, and patient translates into the most successful outcome."
Tennis, trying to stay fit, and participating in my kids activities.
Heather Elwell, PTA
"Treating each person as you want to be treated, not as a number but as an individual."
"Listening to all the details of each patient's situation and symptoms in order to form the best course of treatment to obtain the fastest, highest functioning outcome possible."
Running, Hiking (especially in Colorado and Arizona), Breeding Golden Retrievers
Andrew Schimp, Physical Therapy Tech
"Having a bright smile, a great attitude, and a little bit of laughter to make someone's day just a little bit better!"
Golfing, wakeboarding, skiing, snowboarding, traveling, fishing, sports, and video games.
Ryan Miller, Patient Care Coordinator
"Communication, Caffeine, Creative Thinking, and Leading by Example."
Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, and my daughters dance and sports activities.
Kay Ruiter, Office Administrator
"Being friendly and enjoying each person that comes here."
Baking, sewing, quilting, knitting, swimming, being a wife and mother.
Jessica St. John, Office Administrator
"Communication. Communication between the patients, the therapists, and me. "
Shopping, swimming, walking, playing with my son. I also love to play soccer and volleyball whenever I get the chance!
Judy Phelps, Office Administrator
"Good communication and organizational skills and a friendly, caring attitude."
Camping, reading, grandkids, bicycling, walking.
We realize that any type of therapy can be a challenging experience: physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Our staff strives to exercise the Golden Rule: treat others as you would want them to treat you. You are not a number, a name without a face, or just a patient at Spine PT.
When you walk through our doors, you become a friend...
you become a part of our family.
Our therapists work with you to help get you Back to Work, Back to School, Back to Life, and back to enjoying time with your family and friends.
Spine PT provides expert physical therapy services for patients with spinal problems that generate pain in the back, neck, arms, or legs. We have created a comfortable, friendly atmosphere with the latest technology available to assist in meeting a patients rehabilitation needs.
McKenzie Method
"Also known as Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, the McKenzie Method is a philosophy of active patient involvement and education for back, neck and extremity problems. The key distinction is its initial assessment component a safe and reliable means to accurately reach a diagnosis and only then make the appropriate treatment plan. Rarely are expensive tests required, Certified MDT clinicians have a valid indicator to know right away whether and how the method will work for each patient."
Traction
Traction can be done mechanically or manually. It can increase the space around an irritated nerve or to stretch an irritated spine segment. This will result in decreased pain and increased motion in the spine.
Manual Therapy
Manual Therapy is a clinical approach utilizing skilled, hands-on techniques including, but not limited to: manipulation/mobilization, manual traction, and stretching. These techniques are used by the physical therapist to diagnose and treat soft tissues and joint structures for the purpose of reducing pain, increasing range of motion (ROM), reducing or eliminating soft tissue and joint inflammation, improving function, and more.
Exercise
Therapeutic Exercise is the use of specific exercises that the therapist prescribes to improve flexibility and range of motion and to increase strength of muscles, tendons, and joints. Advice may also be given on which exercises to use to improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance. The patients specific medical condition and circumstances are taken into account when making these recommendations.
Repex Table
The Repex Table is equipped with a hand-held digital control panel which allows the therapist to enter the exact angle of repetitive motion and the desired number of treatment cycles. Once programmed, the table automatically and passively exercises the patients lower back to its full available end range.
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What to expect on your first visit:
On your first visit you will have paperwork to fill out. These forms are also available to print from this website, which allows you the opportunity to fill them out ahead of time. Otherwise, please arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time and you can fill them out in our waiting area. You will be able to enjoy a fresh, individually brewed cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. The physical therapist will spend time getting to know you and your pain. Your therapist will help you develop a customized rehabilitation program and explain the role YOU PLAY in recovery.
What to Bring:
Physician's Prescription for Physical Therapy, Insurance Card, Drivers License, Co-Pay if required. Please click on the "NEW PATIENT FORMS" icon located on the bottom left hand corner of this page to download and print forms and bring them completed with you. Forms include: Patient Consent, Registration, Subjective Information, Medicare, Committment.
What to wear:
Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes. Track/sweat pants or gym shorts and a T-Shirt are ideal. Please No Jeans. Changing rooms are available if needed.
Appointment Length:
An initial evaluation is scheduled for 1 hour. Following visits are 30-60 minutes depending on the treatment plan.
Forms of payment accepted:
Cash, Check, Credit Cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover)
Accepted Insurance:
Spine PT accepts most insurance plans including Medicare and workers compensation claims. We continue to add new plans, so please contact us if you do not see your provider listed. At this time we do not accept Medicaid.
The following is a list of some of the plans we accept:
MEDICARE; BCBS; BLUE CARE NETWORK; BCBS TRUST PRO; PRIORITY HEALTH; A.C.N. GROUP = UNIVERSAL SMARTCOMP/UHC PREMA; PPOM (AETNA & HUMANA); BEECHSTREET; PHCS/MULTIPLAN
Scheduling an Appointment:
Please call to schedule an appointment. We generally schedule appointments as early as 7 a.m. and as late as 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. We will make every attempt to schedule your appointments at convenient times for you. Cancellations require 24 hour notice.
When a Doctor or Physicians Assistant refers a patient to us, Spine PT becomes a part of that medical providers Extended Healthcare Team.
We look forward to working and developing long term professional relationships with doctors, PAs, MAs, NPs, and the rest of the staff working with the patients. Our Physical Therapists are always more than happy to have medical providers visit our facility or observe a patients treatment session. We also schedule periodic, face-to-face quality assessment checks with the medical provider to ensure we are following specified protocols and procedures and providing all necessary communication.
Our therapists also value the opportunity to attend a doctor visit with the patient. We have found that open lines of communication and establishing professional relationships are integral not only to the patients recovery but also to the productivity of the staffs involved.
The patient or medical office can call to schedule appointments. A medical office can also fax a prescription along with the patients phone number and our office can contact the patient. For acute patients the less time that lapses between a medical provider prescribing physical therapy and the initial evaluation the better for everyone involved. We are able to see acute patients within 48 hours.
Phone: 269-492-6575
Fax: 269-492-6577
Physical Therapists E-mail:
randy_spinept.org
ppost_spinept.org
rlangejans_spinept.org
PRESCRIPTION FORM
The greatest compliment we can receive is a referral to friends and family from a previous patient.
Our referral program is for previous and current patients. We appreciate the time you spent with us and the trust you have given. We need your help in letting others know about the service we provide and the results we can deliver.
As a token of our appreciation, we will provide you with a $15 gift certificate to Panera Bread when a new patient begins treatment as a result of your recommendation. Most importantly, the person you share with us will receive the same care, attention and respect that you did.
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Articles of Interest
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Effectiveness of Early Physical Therapy
Desk Jobs Stress the Spine
Your Office Chair is Killing You
Websites of Interest
(Spine PT is neither affiliated with nor responsible for the content of the following websites. These sites are provided for your convenience.)
www.SpineUniverse.com
www.NAIOMT.com
Ergonomic Mouse
www.McKenzieMDT.org
www.Wellness-SWMI.com
www.TheBackPlace.com
Adjustable Height Desk
NEW PATIENT REGISTRATION
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We are in same building as the Social Security Administration.
Spine PT is located on
Drake Road east of 131 and south of West Main.
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Spine PT
317 S. Drake Road, Suite CKalamazoo, MI 49009Phone: (269) 492-6575Fax: (269) 492-6577Email: rmiller_spinept.org
317 S. Drake Road, Suite C
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Phone: (269) 492-6575
Fax: (269) 492-6577
Email: rmiller_spinept.org
Spine PT is located in the BACK of the building.
Spine Physical Therapy
(269) 492-6575 ยท Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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