Spine & Physical Medicine

Spine & Physical Medicine Returning to life by restoring function. Dr. James Bates has been in practice as a physiatrist in Boise for over twenty years.

He has completed specialized training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is board certified. As a practitioner of PM&R he focuses on the non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation states that the role of a physiatrist is, “to treat any disability resulting from disease or injury, from sore shoulders to spinal cord injuries. The focus is on the development of a comprehensive program for putting the pieces of a person's life back together after injury or disease – without surgery.”

02/18/2022

Turns out today is National Thumb Appreciation Day! Cheers to all of the great thumb workers out there!

Thank a Veteran this week! We appreciate all who serve. Throw back to Dr. Bates in US Navy.
11/10/2021

Thank a Veteran this week! We appreciate all who serve. Throw back to Dr. Bates in US Navy.

Dr. Bates served in the US Navy for eight years as a flight surgeon before specializing in PM&R.

09/01/2021

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03/25/2021

We are hiring!

We are looking for a warm, friendly, efficient individual with a good work ethic to become part of our team!

Position: Patient Care Coordinator (32-35 hours/week)

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, answering phones, scheduling, insurance verification and file management.

Please fax resumes to 208-401-1010

“There's all different kinds of physical activity, and it's all good in different ways."
03/18/2021

“There's all different kinds of physical activity, and it's all good in different ways."

Paleoanthropologist Daniel Lieberman says the concept of "getting exercise" is relatively new. His new book, Exercised, examines why we run, lift and walk for a workout when our ancestors didn't.

There are a lot of simple and easy ways to increase your movement throughout the day.
02/16/2021

There are a lot of simple and easy ways to increase your movement throughout the day.

Even small things like putting your phone in another room or having a dance party can add up to significant extra steps.

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Meridian, ID
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Dr. James Bates has been in practice as a physiatrist in Boise for 20 years. He has completed specialized training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is board certified. As a practitioner of PM&R he focuses on the non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation states that the role of a physiatrist is, “to treat any disability resulting from disease or injury, from sore shoulders to spinal cord injuries. The focus is on the development of a comprehensive program for putting the pieces of a person's life back together after injury or disease – without surgery.”