Our Services
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Program
Physical Medicine and MedX Therapy
At CHRISTUS St. John Hospital, we provide physical medicine services designed to alleviate discomfort, prevent injury, build strength and promote physical healing.
Using the latest techniques and state-of-the-art equipment, our licensed therapists work one on one with patients in personalized therapeutic programs.
The goal of treatment is to assist patients in overcoming conditions or injuries of the neck, back, shoulders, total hips and knees, ankles and feet. Our center also provides rehabilitative services to patients affected by CVA/Stroke and neuromuscular disorders, and to those weakened by extended periods of inactivity.
MedX Therapy
Low-back pain is one of the most common and costly medical conditions. Insufficient strength in the lumbar musculature is one of the major factors contributing to the development of chronic low-back pain.
CHRISTUS St. John Hospital is equipped with an advanced lumbar extension machine called the MedX. It is designed to stabilize the pelvis and standardize positioning of the upper body to allow for more precise measurements and training of the smaller back muscles.
The MedX can be used to test the maximum strength of the patient at specific ranges and throughout the full range of motion. Once a patient has been evaluated, the MedX can also be used to facilitate rehabilitative therapy.
