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Mr. Anthony C. Tullock, P.T., C.S.C.S

Physical Therapist

Dr. Anthony C. Tullock P.T., C.S.C.S is a top Physical Therapist in Greeneville, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Anthony C. Tullock P.T., C.S.C.S is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Anthony C. Tullock P.T., C.S.C.S is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Anthony C. Tullock P.T., C.S.C.S is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Greeneville, TN, Dr. Anthony C. Tullock P.T., C.S.C.S is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
Mr. Anthony C. Tullock, P.T., C.S.C.S
  • Greeneville, TN
  • Accepting new patients

What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a silent disease process. Many times no one is aware of the disease until an accident in which imaging studies are required. Do you have a family history of the READ MORE
Osteoporosis is a silent disease process. Many times no one is aware of the disease until an accident in which imaging studies are required. Do you have a family history of the disease? Stay diligent with weight bearing activities and nutritional requirements. Symptoms of osteoporosis can be very hard to isolate.

I wake up with sore feet every morning. How can I treat it?

Yes. You may want to attempt a foot bath before going to bed and a hot shower in the mornings. This may ease some of the symptoms.

I am a woman suffering from Jones fracture. What is the course of treatment for this?

It depends on exact location of the Jones fracture but generally progressive weight bearing beginning with non-weight bearing activities. This will be monitored by your physician READ MORE
It depends on exact location of the Jones fracture but generally progressive weight bearing beginning with non-weight bearing activities. This will be monitored by your physician as well as your therapist.

Can scoliosis and neck stiffness cause physical disability?

Can scoliosis lead to disability? Yes. Go seek a local Physical Therapist for a consultation in your specific case. They should be able to guide you in the road to recovery.

exercise

Walking in a pool.

I have a lower back pain after sex. Can physical therapy help me?

Your local therapist can assist you in not only in strengthening the back but in recommendations of positions that are less taxing on the spine.

As a runner should I also undergo physical therapy to avoid pulls and tears?

I would recommend a couple of sessions with your local PT to go over proper techniques and the stretches specific for your body.

Can kapalabharati pranayam cause hernia in men?

Anything is possible, depends on a lot of factors.

I have pain from my back all the way to my thighs. What could this be?

Possible sciatica. Go in to have your local PT go through an examination to localize the issue and prescribe the appropriate exercises for your situation.

What is the physical therapy treatment recommended for plantar fasciitis and knee pain?

I would say your knee pain is possibly related to your foot pain. I say this as you will change the way you walk without thinking about it. When you see your local PT consider READ MORE
I would say your knee pain is possibly related to your foot pain. I say this as you will change the way you walk without thinking about it. When you see your local PT consider treating from the floor up. Address the foot issues and I would bet some of your knee issues will resolve.

I have a pain in my hamstrings after playing baseball. Can you suggest some stretches that could help me out?

You should be stretching before every game, pros do not get out of the car and go right into the game and neither should you. Most pro athletes are at the venue 2-3 hours before READ MORE
You should be stretching before every game, pros do not get out of the car and go right into the game and neither should you. Most pro athletes are at the venue 2-3 hours before game time to get their bodies ready. There are many variations of a hamstring stretch that are effective. You may have to try several out on your own or go seek the recommendation of your local PT. That way they can see where you need the stretch and can prescribe the appropriate hamstring stretch for you.

How long does Guillain-Barré syndrome take to get treated with physical therapy?

What you have heard is correct. It may take months or even years for him to recover. And it may be possible that he will be managing this for the rest of his life. Ultimately, READ MORE
What you have heard is correct. It may take months or even years for him to recover. And it may be possible that he will be managing this for the rest of his life. Ultimately, it depends on how his body responds to the treatments as to how long it will take. Unfortunately, in today's insurance-driven world of medicine, he may get the basics of caring for this himself before the insurance company cuts off his therapy. Check your policy.

I have a pain my back after my knee jerked forward during an accident. Please suggest a remedy.

Go for a physical therapy examination and evaluation to identify the offending structure and or structures. Without going through the exam, I am unable to identify what structures READ MORE
Go for a physical therapy examination and evaluation to identify the offending structure and or structures. Without going through the exam, I am unable to identify what structures are involved or give accurate prescription of exercises.

Should my child be going to a physical therapist?

It sounds as if he would be an excellent PT candidate. Find a pediatric therapist who specializes in caring for children and get him started on a proprioception, balance and strengthening READ MORE
It sounds as if he would be an excellent PT candidate. Find a pediatric therapist who specializes in caring for children and get him started on a proprioception, balance and strengthening program.

Is slipped disc a lifetime condition?

There are multiple stages of a disc herniation. It depends on what stage of herniation you have as to whether or not it will resolve with conservative treatments. Get to your local READ MORE
There are multiple stages of a disc herniation. It depends on what stage of herniation you have as to whether or not it will resolve with conservative treatments. Get to your local PT and get an evaluation to stage your condition and get started on an appropriate home program.

After a hip surgery, when can I resume exercise?

Once you are cleared by your Orthopeadic surgeon, then and only then seek the counsel of your local PT.

I have increased twitching in the left thumb. Is that a sign of cervical disc herniation worsening?

This is one possibility. Or it could be fatigue or a number of other things. Without further testing, it is impossible to determine if your condition is worsening.