Reno Sport and Spine Institute

What Reno Sport and Spine Institute does

Reno Sport and Spine Institute is a therapist-owned outpatient physical therapy private practice founded in March 1990 by Brad Sidener, PT, Cert. MDT, and headquartered in Reno, Nevada. The practice operates three clinic locations across the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area (South Reno Medical Plaza, Sparks/Pyramid Plaza, and Caughlin Ranch Shopping Center) and is led by a team of nine credentialed physical therapists including co-founder Brad Sidener and co-owner Kathy Sidener. It serves a diversified patient base spanning athletes, post-surgical orthopedic patients, elderly/fall-risk individuals, workers' compensation cases, and general wellness clients across Northern Nevada.

The practice's core services include orthopedic physical therapy, sports and performance therapy, the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) with five credentialed therapists, balance/fall risk/vestibular programs, industrial rehabilitation, and gravity-eliminated therapy using the Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill — the first and only such device in Northern Nevada, located at the Caughlin Ranch clinic. Treatment is delivered through evidence-based, hands-on clinical protocols including joint mobilization, muscle energy techniques, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial work, and individualized therapeutic exercise programs. Nevada's direct-access statute permits patient self-referral without physician authorization, broadening the addressable intake channels.

Reno Sport and Spine operates as a fee-for-service clinical practice generating revenue per treatment session from insurance reimbursement, workers' compensation, and self-pay patients. Patient acquisition is driven by community athletics partnerships (notably a long-standing role with the Galena High School Sports Medicine Team), physician referral networks, Yelp and Facebook presence, and word-of-mouth. The business has no disclosed outside investors, no parent company, no digital booking infrastructure, and operates as a stable, founder-controlled regional healthcare practice with no recorded funding rounds, acquisitions, or restructuring events.

Name

Reno Sport and Spine Institute

Legal name

Reno Sport and Spine Institute

Website

https://renosportnspine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Reno Sport and Spine Institute is a therapist-owned outpatient physical therapy practice founded in 1990, operating three clinics across Reno and Sparks, Nevada. It delivers orthopedic rehab, sports therapy, McKenzie Method treatment, vestibular care, and Alter G treadmill therapy to athletes, post-surgical patients, and elderly residents of Northern Nevada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAFAI

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Post-Acute Care & Rehabilitation Facilities

SECONDARYHSADAIAA

Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation & Corrective Exercise

SECONDARYHSADAIAB

Sports Physical Therapy & Return-to-Play Rehab

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation & Corrective Exercise

Keywords

• Orthopedic physical therapy
• Sports medicine rehabilitation
• Manual therapy services
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Vestibular balance therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Reno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Physical Therapy Treatment Services: Fee-for-service physical therapy rehabilitation services billed per treatment session. Services include orthopedic rehabilitation, sports performance therapy, post-surgical rehabilitation, vestibular therapy, industrial rehabilitation, and fall prevention programs. Patients may self-pay, use insurance, or be covered through workers' compensation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Reno Sport and Spine Institute is a therapist-owned physical therapy private practice delivering individualized, evidence-based musculoskeletal rehabilitation across three clinic locations in the Reno-Sparks area of Northern Nevada. The practice provides orthopedic physical therapy, sports and performance therapy, McKenzie Method (MDT) treatment, balance/fall risk/vestibular programs, industrial rehabilitation, and Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill therapy to individual patients through direct access, physician referrals, and workers' compensation.

Product overview

Reno Sport and Spine Institute is a therapist-owned physical therapy private practice established in 1990, offering a unified set of integrated rehabilitation services across multiple clinic locations in the Reno-Sparks area. The practice operates as a single-service provider with distinct treatment programs that work together to address the full spectrum of musculoskeletal care: Orthopedic Physical Therapy Services form the cornerstone, addressing musculoskeletal conditions through examination, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise. Sports and Performance Therapy provides athlete-specific rehabilitation and performance enhancement. The McKenzie Method offers evidence-based mechanical diagnosis and treatment for spine and extremity problems. Balance/Fall Risk/Vestibular Programs address fall prevention and vestibular disorders. Industrial Rehabilitation serves work-related injuries. Gravity Eliminated services utilize the Alter G treadmill for unweighting therapy. All services emphasize an evidence-based, comprehensive approach with patient education and home exercise programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orthopedic Physical Therapy Services Comprehensive orthopedic rehabilitation treating conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system including bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and joints. Services include examination and treatment for neck/back pain, hip/knee pain, shoulder/elbow problems, foot/ankle disorders, post-operative rehabilitation, total joint rehabilitation, comprehensive spine care, manual therapy, and pre-operative education.
• Sports and Performance Therapy Sport-specific rehabilitation and performance enhancement programs designed to return athletes to sport quickly and safely. Includes injury prevention programs, performance enhancement, post-surgical sports rehabilitation, return-to-sport functional testing, biomechanical assessment, Pilates training, and sport-specific training programs.
• McKenzie Method (MDT) Treatment A proven treatment technique for spinal and extremity problems emphasizing active patient participation and education, using the Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT) approach. Often leads to shorter courses of physical therapy and improved outcomes. Five therapists at the practice are credentialed in the McKenzie Method.
• Balance / Fall Risk / Vestibular Programs Individualized fall prevention programs designed to decrease fall risk, increase confidence with functional mobility, limit future falls, and increase independence, alongside treatment for symptoms of vestibular disorders including dizziness or vertigo.
• Industrial Rehabilitation Evaluation and rehabilitation services for individuals with functional disabilities resulting from work-related injuries, supporting return-to-work readiness.
• Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill (Gravity Eliminated Therapy) Unweighting therapy using the Alter G treadmill, allowing patients to rehabilitate with reduced gravitational load. Enables earlier rehabilitation after surgery or injury, assists with neurological conditions, supports weight loss programs, enables safe exercise for fall-risk patients, and allows athletes to train while minimizing stress-related injury risk.

Quantifiable outcome

• Evidence-based approach often leads to shorter courses of physical therapy with improved outcomes (McKenzie Method)

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ATI Physical Therapy: Large US outpatient physical therapy chain offering orthopedic, sports, post-surgical, and industrial rehab services across multiple clinic locations. Directly comparable business model to Reno Sport and Spine Institute in scope of services and patient segments, but at much greater scale.
• US Physical Therapy: Public operator of outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinics, partnering with licensed therapists to deliver orthopedic, sports, and industrial rehab. Closely comparable specialty mix and partner-clinic model to Reno Sport and Spine Institute.
• Athletico Physical Therapy (Bayshore): Multi-state outpatient PT provider with strong emphasis on orthopedic, sports, and industrial rehabilitation. Direct competitor in the same service categories, particularly around athletes, post-surgical, and work-injury populations.
• FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers: Franchised PT network with a strong specialization in vestibular, balance, and fall-prevention programs. Closely comparable to Reno Sport and Spine Institute's balance/vestibular service line and general orthopedic PT offering.
• Results Physiotherapy: Outpatient PT chain with a manual-therapy-led, evidence-based clinical model and orthopedic and sports therapy focus. Comparable in clinical philosophy and service mix to Reno Sport and Spine Institute's McKenzie Method and manual therapy approach.
• Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN): PE-backed operator of outpatient PT clinics partnering with local therapists to deliver orthopedic, sports, and industrial rehabilitation. Direct peer in business model, payer mix, and therapy-led culture.
• SPEAR Physical Therapy: Regional multi-clinic PT provider with emphasis on manual therapy, sports medicine, and post-operative care. Comparable scope of services and patient mix (athletes, post-surgical, orthopedics), though operating in different geographies.
• Pivot Physical Therapy: Outpatient PT chain offering orthopedic, sports, vestibular, and industrial rehabilitation. Direct overlap in service lines with Reno Sport and Spine Institute, including balance and fall-prevention programs.

Broad incumbents

• Select Medical (Outpatient Rehabilitation): Large diversified healthcare services company operating outpatient rehabilitation clinics alongside inpatient and critical care recovery. Overlaps in outpatient orthopedic and sports PT but at a much broader and more diversified scale.
• Concentra (Work-related injury/PT services): National occupational health provider offering industrial rehabilitation, work injury treatment, and physical therapy services. Direct overlap with Reno Sport and Spine Institute's workers' compensation and industrial rehabilitation lines as part of a broader employer-facing platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/renosportnspine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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