THE MODERN WAY
PHYSICAL THERAPY +
ORTHOPEDICS
SERVING THE SOUTH EAST TUCSON, AZ AREA INCLUDING GREEN VALLEY, SIERRA VISTA AND BEYOND
We combine Physical Therapy with Non-Surgical Orthopedics to create advanced treatment programs that are truly MODERN MEDICINE.
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We TREAT you like a 200 Million-Dollar Athlete
PHYSICAL THERAPY
At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of South East Tucson, AZ, physical therapy is about helping you feel more capable in your daily life. Some people come in after months of steady aches. Others show up because one wrong move sets everything off. Your plan is shaped around how you move, how you live, and what you’re trying to get back to. We focus on practical improvements you notice day to day, like standing without stiffness, walking with less strain, and getting through long errands without that heavy, tired feeling in your joints.
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NON-SURGICAL ORTHOPEDICS
Many people worry they’ll need surgery once the pain sticks around. Most don’t. At our South East Tucson clinic, non-surgical orthopedic care gives you options that ease pain without downtime. Whether the issue comes from sports, work, aging joints, or an old injury that never healed right, we talk you through each choice in clear language. You’ll know what each option can do for you, what to expect, and how it fits the bigger picture of your recovery.
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modern medicine
At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of South East Tucson, AZ, we use updated tools and straightforward communication. You get real explanations, not rushed instructions. We walk you through what we see in your movement patterns, how your imaging fits the story, and why certain treatments may help. Guided injections, structured rehab, and movement-focused programs are all used with intention, not guesswork. Patients often tell us the clarity alone makes them feel more in control.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
Navigating Your Financial Options
We accept insurance from almost every major in-network provider.
AARP
Aetna
AZ Complete Health
Banner
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Equality Health
First Health
Healthnet
Humana
Medicare
Medicaid (AHCCCs)
Mercy Care
Tricare / Tricare West
Wellcare
United Healthcare
Team Members
Meet Our Skilled Team
Only the best and most-trusted experts in The Valley.
Noah Abrahams
Lora Amelunke
Cara Payne
PT, DPT
Trent Ferry
Dana Kristofitz
Jennifer Keyes
Jason Zismann
PTA
Amanda Posey
Bonnie
Alanna Orlando
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
MODERN MEDICINE
CEO
HOW WE CAN HELP
Explore Our Services
NON-SURGICAL ORTHOPEDICS
Imaging Diagnostics
Accurate imaging helps us understand what’s going on inside the joint or muscle so your plan is built on facts instead of assumptions.
Visco-Gel Arthritis Injections
Arthritis can drain your patience and your comfort. Visco-gel injections give the joint more glide so movement feels smoother.
Joint & Muscle Injections
When inflammation keeps hanging on, targeted injections calm the irritated tissue so your joints and muscles can settle.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Spinal & Disc Rehabilitation
Back pain affects every part of your day. Our spinal and disc rehab helps rebuild strength and control so your spine feels supported, not strained.
Vertigo, Fall & Balance Care
Balance issues and dizziness make even normal tasks feel unpredictable. We retrain your system so turning, walking, and standing feel safer and steadier.
Post-Operative Therapy
Surgery changes how your body moves. Our South East Tucson team helps you regain motion, rebuild strength, and return to your routine at a pace that feels safe and controlled.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Dry Needling
Stubborn tightness often responds well to dry needling. Many patients say they feel lighter and more mobile once the muscle finally relaxes.
Trigger Point Injections
Deep muscle knots can drag on for months. Trigger point injections help release the tension so the muscle can move the way it should.
SI Joint Steroid Injections
SI joint irritation can make sitting, walking, and lifting tough. Steroid injections reduce inflammation, so the area stops fighting every step.
Without Advanced Imaging
Your PT
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY
What separates MODERN SPORTS MEDICINE from just about every other company is our physical therapists and orthopedists utlize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. Everyone else is operating blindly.
ADVANCED IMAGING + TREATMENT = MODERN




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we TREAT you
like a 200
Million-Dollar
Athlete
so you can get back to
work or play
FASTER.

