Appalachian Orthopaedics - Johnson City ARSM

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Johnson City ARSM

Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine in Johnson City

Appalachian Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine is a full service therapy department conveniently located in Johnson City at 3 Professional Park, just across from the Johnson City Medical Center.

For more information or an appointment, phone (423) 926-4331

Appalachian Rehab & Sports Medicine (ARSM) is a division of Appalachian Orthopaedic Assoc. specializing in out-patient ortho-paedic physical therapy. Our staff has over 50 years of combined experience delivering physical therapy in an orthopaedic setting. Patient education is of primary importance at ARSM. We believe patients are ultimately responsible for their own rehabilitation, and that requires diligence in their home program.

Our clinic is furnished with the latest in rehabilitation equipment, but time spent in the clinic can take patients only so far.

Physical Therapy services require a physician referral.

We can file most insurances for you.

Our office staff will be glad to verify covered services prior to your first visit.

Our Services

Appalachian Rehab & Sports Medicine provides a full and comprehensive set of out-patient orthopaedic services, including:

· Treatment of sprains, strains and other injuries and musculoskeletal problems

· Treatment of sports injuries

· Post-operative orthopaedic care

· Orthotic assessment and fabrication

· Functional Capacity Evaluation

· Work rehabilitation

Our clinic is

· an active and fun environment

· in a bright spacious facility

· using the latest in physical therapy equipment.

Sports Medicine

Not only do we provide treatment for sports injuries, whether organized sports at school or just weekend fun, our therapists are also actively involved in athletic programs throughout the area.

They work closely with athletic trainers at local schools to provide effective, cost-efficient care for student-athletes. Appalachian Orthopaedics provides on field coverage for many local schools, as well as pre-season physicals.

We specialize in treating overhead athletes (baseball, tennis, swimming) and also implementing golf specific exercise programs.

Our Johnson City physicians are also the team physicians for ETSU inter-collegiate sports.

Our Staff

Our staff has over fifty years of orthopaedic/ musculoskeletal and sports physical therapy experience. Some of our staff are certified athletic trainers and sports clinicians. They are focused on prescribing specific activity programs to help patients return to their desired activities.

Our front office staff is very knowledgeable about insurance coverage and eligibility, and can answer your questions to ensure you receive all the benefits your insurance may provide.

Meet Our Therapists

A.R. Rhea PT, a native of Johnson City, TN, graduated from Milligan College in 1990 with a degree in Biology and from the University of Tennessee, Memphis in 1994 with a degree in Physical Therapy. His entire career has been spent working with orthopaedic patients. He has been with Appalachian Orthopaedics since 2001. He also serves as adjunct faculty for the Physical Therapy program at East Tennessee State University. Special interests include working with throwing athletes and golfers. He and his wife, Kelly, reside in Johnson City with their children Caroline and Jack.

Bob Algee MS,PT,SCS, ATC, received a Bachelors of Science in Biological Science in 1985 from Arkansas Tech University, a Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy 1988 from the University of Mississippi Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist in 1996 from ABPTS, and a Master of Science in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy from University of Tennessee, Memphis in 1999. A Mississippi native, he moved to Jonesborough, TN in 1988. He also serves as a Adjunct Professor to East Tennessee State University Physical Therapy Program. His Primary focus is on Sports and Orthopaedic therapy , but enjoys the senior population , gaining knowledge from their experiences. He along with A.R. Rhea started the AOA physical therapy in practice Johnson City in 2001. He is married to Becky , and still resides in Jonesborough.

John W Crowe PT , a Johnson City, TN native, graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health and received a Masters of Physical Therapy from East Tennessee State University in 2003. He enjoys working with general orthopaedic conditions and has a special interest in rehabilitation of post-operative knees and shoulders. He has been employed by AOA since 2003. Also, he is affiliated with the East Tennessee State University Physical Therapy program as adjunct faculty. He and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Gray, TN with their daughter, Clara.

Bristol – Medical Center
1 Medical Park Blvd, Suite 300
(423) 844-6450

Bristol – Midway
260 Midway Medical Park, Suite 100
(423) 968-4446

Johnson City
3 Professional Park Drive, Suite 21
(423) 434-6300

Kingsport
2202 John B. Dennis Hwy, Suite 100
(423) 245-3161