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RSC physical therapist Kim Alexander and PT Aid Anna Hemlock are featured in the latest video segment sharing some tips on exercises and techniques to enhance your mobility and flexibility.
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Rockford Spine Center Surgeon Fred Sweet, M.D., recently spoke with WREX-TV about the TFAR procedure he pioneered to correct severe spinal deformities. Check out the story and learn more about the procedure.
Rockford Spine Center Physical Therapist Kim Alexander recently spoke with WREX-TV about the importance of spine health as we begin to move into the winter months. Check out the story here and learn some quick tips to stay healthy this winter.
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Physical Therapist Kim Alexander talks to WREX-TV about how posture affects the spine during "Correct Posture Month."
Click here to hear the correct posture tips.
Rockford Spine Center is the first practice in the U.S. to install a wireless Samsung Dual Detector GC80 X-ray machine. RSC shared the story on WIFR-TV and WREX-TV in Rockford, IL. The technology lowers radiation exposure to patients by 30-50 percent, offers a higher quality image to aide in proper diagnosis and creates greater efficiency by speeding up processing time.
Click here to watch the WREX story
Click here to watch the WIFR story
Rockford Spine Center Physical Therapist Phil Oliveri discusses the role of physical therapy on WQRF-TV during Physical Therapy Awareness Month. Oliveri also demonstrates some simple exercises people can do every day to increase flexibility and mobility.
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Dr. Marie Walker shared her expertise for a story on WREX-TV highlighting National Arthritis Awareness Month.
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Dr. Fred Sweet discusses the importance of physical activity for good spine health - especially if you sit for most of the day - with WREX-TV anchor Aaron Wright.
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Dr. Michael Roh is one of nine spine surgeons to discuss the importance of patient satisfaction and ways to raise and maintain it. The article appeared on Becker's Spine Review online.
Click here to read Dr. Roh's comments.
Physical Therapist Phil Oliveri demonstrates a few simple posture exercises while discussing the important role correct posture plays in our everyday health.
Physical Therapist Phil Oliveri discusses the integral role correct posture plays to our current and future health.
Dr. Marie Walker sits down (but not for long) with Andy Gannon of WIFR's The Morning Blend to discuss "sitting disease." Dr. Walker talks about how sitting for too many hours in a day can have a negative impact on our health. She also talks about some tips to avoid the bad effects.
WREX ran a story about a new awareness campaign for "sitting disease." It's not a medically recognized condition, but the impact of sitting is creating some serious medical concerns for people. Dr. Marie Walker shared some insight and tips with WREX.
Dr. Fred Sweet and his patient Julia Dayton were interviewed on WIFR-TV. Julia started a local chapter of The Curvy Girls, a support group for girls with scoliosis. Dr. Sweet operated on Julia in the summer of 2012, correcting her spine from a 77 degree curve.
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Dr. Michael Roh of Rockford Spine Center is interviewed on the WTVO morning show with Ben Hutchinson. He discusses winter injuries and how to stay safe while shoveling, skiing and sledding.
Dr. Fred Sweet is interviewed on WIFR The Morning Blend on Friday, January 11 with Andy Gannon. He discusses winter injuries and how to prevent them.
Dr. Michael Roh was interviewed on the WREX program 13Cares on Sunday, December 9. He discussed the history of Rockford Spine Center, recent awards and recognitions, commom conditions and treatment options.
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Dr. Michael Roh performed minimally invasive spine surgery on Jeff Anderson. Jeff shares the outcome of his surgery and Dr. Roh discusses the case in this video story.
Dr. Marie Walker is interviewed on WREX 13 Cares on preventing and treating back pain.
Click here to watch part one of the interview
Click here to watch part two of the interview
Click here to watch part three of the interview
Dr. Christopher Sliva was interviewed on the Fox 39 News Health Segment discussing Rockford Spine Center's recent recognitions in Newsweek and Becker's Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review. Dr. Sliva also provided insight on minimally invasive spinal surgery.
Rockford Spine Center patient Robert is featured in a new commercial for the practice. The commercials will air on WREX and WIFR in Rockford starting April 30, 2012. Robert shares her story of extreme pain and how surgery got him back on his feet.
Rockford Spine Center patient Elizabeth is featured in a new commercial for the practice. The commercials will air on WREX and WIFR in Rockford starting April 30, 2012. Elizabeth shares her story of extreme pain and how surgery got her back on her feet.
