Collierville, Tenn., March 9, 2005 - Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville's rehabilitation department now is offering physical therapy services at its satellite clinic at the DeSoto Athletic Club located at the Collierville Community Center at 440 West Powell.

The clinic offers a variety of physical therapy services on a physician referral basis. Patients can receive physical therapy to help them recover from an injury, illness or surgical procedure. Therapy also is offered to help patients deal with pain or relearn how to perform functions on the job.

“We are excited that the DeSoto Athletic Club in Collierville has given us the opportunity to partner with them and provide quality care for the residents of Collierville and surrounding areas,” said Bob Gwartney, director of ancillary services at Baptist Collierville.

Monica Baker is the full-time physical therapist at the satellite location. Baker also is a certified athletic trainer and offers specialized approaches to sports injury rehabilitation for adults and children. The goal of the staff is to restore patients to their maximum functional ability and independence using the advanced therapy techniques and equipment.

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville opened its doors in May of 1999. With all the amenities of home, this full-service hospital sits on a 75-acre park-like campus and features extra-large patient rooms and a walking trail. Medical services include a full-service emergency room; inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation; inpatient and outpatient surgery; ICU; inpatient and outpatient diagnostics; the Baptist Sleep Disorders Center; and 48 acute care beds.

For more information about Baptist Collierville's rehabilitation services, please call (901) 861-8926 or (901) 850-2128. To learn more about additional services offered at Baptist Collierville, visit collierville.baptistonline.org.

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