Introducing new solutions to these old problems, which successfully address both mechanical evaluation, clinical treatment and teaching of “do it yourself” effective, homeself-treatments. A A S P T S P T Medical Offices: Foster & Assoc. (Main Office) 6565 West Loop South, Suite 820 Bellaire, TX 77401 / 713-661-2900 Most neck and low back pain disorders are not a result of single injury, but of cumulative effects of poor posture, faulty body mechanics, stressful working environments and often general decline in the level of physical fitness. – Duane Saunders, P.T. Physical Therapy: This is the main clinic where Teresa sees private pay patients in a relaxed and very comfortable setting. Here, she is able to devote as much time as necessary to conduct in-depth mechanical evaluation and treatment. Teresa A. Atkinson, P.T., MDT also consults at the following locations: Premiere Performance Physical Therapy Sports Medicine / Wellness Center 2100 West Loop South, #100 Houston, TX 77027 / 713-590-2700 www.spineandsportscenter.com Bio Feedback and Stress Control: Please Contact us for specific days Dr. Jdette Ruman visits each location. Billing: Insurance Accepted Billing: Patients are expected to pay cash, as insurance is not accepted. Texas Institute of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine 4801 Woodway, Suite 370W Houston, TX 77056 / 713-622-7060 Billing: Insurance Accepted Total Treatment for Back & Neck Pain Our Services Practitioners Offered The spine is the engine of our body and it can be made to work for us, not against us. Teresa A. Atkinson, P.T., Certified M.D.T. Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment Premier Performance Physical Therapy Sports Medicine / Wellness Center 2100 West Loop South, #100 / Houston, TX 77027 713-590-2700 / www.spineandsportscenter.com Texas Institute of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine 4801 Woodway, Suite 370W / Houston, TX 77056 713-622-7060 Dr. Jdette Ruman Dr. Jdette Ruman is a practicing cognitive-behavioral therapist specializing in the exciting new field of Pshychoneuro immunology (PNi). It identifies how thoughts and emotions contribute to many painful, physical disorders. She has 21 years of hands-on experience utilizing the latest feedback technologies. These have been shown to be leading modalities in controlling and diminishing many stress related disorders e.g. neck and back pain, headaches, TMJ (teeth grinding and clenching), high blood pressure, and obesity. Full bios available at www.aspt.com. Clinical: n Mechanical the sp ine Teresa A. Atkinson is a practicing physical therapist with 35 years of experience in evaluation and treatment of neck and back pain syndromes, both due to mechanical spinal dysfunctions as well as post trauma and post-surgical cases. She is a McKenzie-certified practitioner, skilled in conducting mechanical evaluation of the spine and proximal joints (shoulders, knees and hips) and rapidly determining the most optimal treatment strategy for each patient. She sees patients in her Bellaire office as well as consulting in two sports/ wellness clinics: evaluation and hands-on treatment. n Determination, usually during the first visit if mechanical approach will be helpful. If that is the case, then an estimate of how many visits will be needed is given. This is a rapid resolution program and usually 4-6 visits are sufficient. n If appropriate, referral for biofeedback/stress control consult with Dr. Ruman will be discussed. n From the first visit, teach patients how to selfmanage their symptoms and prevent recurrence of pain episodes. n Ergonomics instruction to help maintain pain-free postures, especially when sitting. Educational: seminars presented to employees of businesses and corporations to help and prevent back and neck pain in the workplace as well as excessive fatigue due to prolonged sitting. Clinical Seminars 2-hour presentation: n How to achieve pain-free sitting (without immediate purchase of $2,000.00 chair) n Strategies to self-manage mechanical pain: “How to” guide to abolishing and preventing neck and back pain n Useful new medical technologies to achieve and maintain pain-free spine 4-hour workshop: n As Above + evaluations and treatment recommendations of two people from the audience (neck and back sufferer nonsurgical) to demonstrate usefulness of mechanical approach to management of spinal pain n Live 1 day workshop: n New advances in mechanical evaluation of the spine and what it means to you n Principles of pain-free sitting (without immediate purchase of $2,000.00 chair) n Live, on-stage evaluations and recommended treatment of two volunteers from the audience: one neck, and one low back sufferer to further demonstrate usefulness of mechanical approach to spinal problems n Demonstration of self-treatment strategies of “heal yourself” n Few easy steps to “do it yourself” program of pain control n Clinical LUNCH: n Stress and your spine: does it matter and can it be controlled – Dr. Jdette Ruman n Weight control: new techniques in mind/body control – Dr. Jdette Ruman n Spine focused exercises to rebuild your front and back muscles including new, amazing abdominal strength training to achieve peak performance (and flat stomach). n Useful new medical technologies to achieve and maintain pain-free spine