The Backworks
The Backworks – First opening it’s doors in August 1988, the Backworks has been in the Valley of the Sun for many years. With initial offices in Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale, The Backworks was among the first to bring a rational, scientific approach to back and neck rehabilitation to the Phoenix Area. Currently with an office in Mesa, off the Superstition Freeway on Baseline and Alma School, the Backworks continues its tradition of offering the best in back care with a caring staff and relaxing atmosphere, all of which combine to help pain sufferers an opportunity to resume a normal lifestyle.
Lawrence A. Bates, PT
Lawrence A Bates, PT – Mr.
Bates, or Larry to his patients and friends, has been doing therapy
for many years. After completing an undergraduate degree in Pre-Physical
Therapy at Brigham Young University, where he graduated as Valedictorian,
he was accepted to and completed the US Army’s Program in Physical
Therapy. In 1984 he graduated with a master’s degree in physical
therapy. He spent two years in North Carolina at Fort Bragg, then two
years in California in a private practice, eventually settling in Phoenix
in 1988 to start The Backworks Physical Therapy. With years of experience
in back rehabilitation, he has been featured several times on local
TV and radio programs, discussing various aspects of dealing with
back and neck pain. He remains involved at the peak of his profession,
with memberships in the American Physical Therapy Association and
the North American Spine Society.
Phone: (480) 345-0379
2057 S Alma School Rd # 1, Mesa, AZ 85210