Neck pain to be discussed April 15

Mercy Regional Medical Center invites the public to join fellowship-trained spine surgeon Douglas Orndorff for “Neck Pain Explained: Causes, Treatments, and Innovative Procedures,” a free community presentation at 5:30 p.m. April 15 at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.

Orndorff will explain causes of neck and arm pain, numbness and weakness associated with degenerative changes in the upper spine. He also will describe treatments and innovative procedures that can provide relief. Space is limited.

To RSVP, email davidbruzzese@centura.org or call 764-3910.

Physical therapy business joins Mercy

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces the acquisition of Integrated Physical Therapy, an outpatient physical therapy practice in Durango, effective April 1.

The new name of the practice is Mercy Integrated Physical Therapy. Also, Randy Junttonen and clinic co-owners Phil Rambo and Doug Houle, also physical therapists, became hospital employees, along with 15 other staff members.

The clinic currently employs a total of eight physical therapists who have more than 125 years of combined experience.

MIPT provides sports medicine rehabilitation, manual therapy, myofascial therapy, functional rehabilitation, ergonomic and work-site analysis, therapies for women’s health, dry needling and more.

In May, MIPT will open a third location at the new Horse Gulch Medical Campus at 810 East Third St., which is under construction.

The practice will continue to operate its two current Durango locations: Three Springs, 1 Mercado St., Suite 201, 385-0644, and 1401 Main Ave., Suite A, 247-9632.

Herald Staff