Kurt Wilhelm - Desert Spine and Sports Physicians

As a physiatrist, I specialize in treating musculoskeletal injuries and pain. I try to understand the problems my patients are facing from their point of view and develop comprehensive treatment plans to fit their individual needs. I feel fortunate to have many tools at my disposal including: physical therapy, appropriate medications, interventional procedures, regenerative therapies including platelet rich plasma and prolotherapy, as well as alternative treatments.

As a lifelong athlete with countless injuries over the years, I developed a sincere passion in restoring patients to their baseline function and getting them back to their daily activities or athletic endeavors as soon as possible. As a Physiatrist, a doctor of function, I take great pride in approaching each patient holistically in order to fully understand their symptoms and develop the best treatment plan possible. I believe the doctor-patient relationship should be approached with an open line of communication in a team-oriented manner, and also that education is the key to patients being better able to better understand and take ownership of their care.

“My goal is to help my patients stay as active as possible at any age! As an osteopathic physiatrist, I believe that structure and function are interrelated. Our bodies are constantly working to maintain balance, however at times they may need assistance due to an acute or chronic injury that never adequately healed. I use my musculoskeletal knowledge and osteopathic skills to diagnose and provide effective individualized treatment programs that include appropriate medications, manual manipulation, physical therapy, and/or interventional procedures in order to restore and improve my patient’s function and maximize their quality of life.”