Monterey Orthopedic & Spine Associates

What to expect from your first visit: At your initial visit you will be closely evaluated and tested in detail by the therapist. Appropriate dress is gym attire. Loose clothing is advisable as you may need to move freely during your exercise regimen and also leave access to the injury site during treatment. If you are coming from work or other engagement, there will be private areas available to change clothing. Additionally there are private treatment rooms and gowns for mas...sage/mobilization, for women, or when we need to expose discrete areas of the body. We pride ourselves on maintaining a comfortable environment and can accommodate many requests for specific practitioners and work hard to keep our patients modest during their time with us. Our ultimate concern is, of course the best possible outcome and maximum return to activity and function. See more

Call our office today to make an appointment. You can expect a detailed physical evaluation that consists of an evaluation of your strength, mobility and balance, among other things. If you find yourself out of shape or in pain after a long winter's rest, reach out to us. We'll help your body prepare for the best summer ever.

If you want to make the most out of this summer, it's time to seek the advice of your physical therapist. Summer is a time to have fun and spend time outdoors. It is an opportunity to enjoy the sunshine. It's a time when you can go out for a walk and roll down the windows and take in everything that nature has to offer. The weather encourages you to be active and venture outside. The only caveat with outdoor activities is the risk of injuries due to twists, turns, and falls, among other reasons. The good news is that these injuries can be easily prevented with the advise of a physical therapist. Physical therapists are licensed professionals and experts in injury prevention and rehabilitation of injuries.

Our clinic is state of the art, is equipped with a full gym, mechanical traction, all current modalities and our professional and talented staff of therapists, aides and massage therapists are ready to provide you with pleasant and effective care. We pride ourselves on providing the best possible treatment and a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Please visit our clinic. We will be happy to meet you and answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Our clinic is conveniently located minutes from downtown Monterey across from the post office. Our office is bright, clean, well equipped and has a view of the bay. We have available on site Fully Equipped State of the Art Gym/Exercise Facility the patients exercise program will be prescribed after extensive evaluation of strengths, weakness, tension or laxity. The program will be customized to the patient's needs and ability, will be progressed by a licensed professional and... demonstrated by our caring staff in a safe and comfortable environment. Many patients who are apprehensive about initiating or resuming exercise find new inspiration after coming to our clinic. We also offer post-treatment gym/fitness plans to those who wish to continue exercising at our facility. This service includes light supervision, assistance with all equipment and progression of exercise program as the patient reaches his or her goals. See more

Kurt Burgchardt is a California board licensed physical therapist who has been providing rehabilitation services on the Monterey Peninsula for more than 10 years. He specializes in orthopedic conditions and spinal care both pre- and post-operatively. Kurt also works closely with balance and proprioception issues and has had great success with elderly and neurological patients. Since completing his degree at California State University Long Beach and passing the California State Board license examination, he has pursued continued training through some of the most rigourous professional organizations, including the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. He is active in his community, has been providing education for support groups of peripheral neuropathy and balance disorders.