Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic celebrates the opening Sept. 3 of its new 6,300-square-foot therapy clinic at KOC West with an elevated experience and designated spaces for functional sports, hand therapy, cardio machines and weights. Pictured, from left, are Paul Ryan, Ashtyn Cooke, Michelle Seylar, Russ Johnson, Brigina Wilkerson and Dana Beard of KOC; former UT Vols football head coach Phillip Fulmer; Steven Grover, Ashley Hamlin, Chris McCamey, Rachel Pelicano, John van Leeuwen, Lynne Johnson, Kevin Uhrik and Jodi Reed of KOC Therapy. Image by Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

KNOXVILLE - Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) hosted an open house on Sept. 3 to showcase its new 6,300-square-foot therapy clinic at KOC West, adding modern upgrades, natural light, and more room for specialized sports rehab. Former Tennessee Volunteers head coach Phillip Fulmer spoke at the event about KOC’s contributions to the community and the value of therapeutic support for athletes.

The new physical and occupational therapy center now occupies the entire second floor of Building 8 on Fort Sanders West Blvd, upstairs from Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center (KOSC). It combines and improves the former therapy facilities that were next door at KOC West as well as those from KOC Turkey Creek. The modern intentional design focuses on enhanced patient experience. The clinic includes a larger, updated lobby and streamlined check-in process, with dedicated spaces for sports rehabilitation, hand therapy, and treatment tables, plus cardio machines and weights.

“The new KOC Therapy West features a functional sports area with about 1,000 square feet of grass turf where athletes and other patients can rebuild strength and agility through movement as they recover from injuries and return to sports or daily activities,” said Russ Johnson, director of therapy at KOC. “The facility offers an enhanced experience for all patients, and its location above our outpatient surgery center makes therapy scheduling even more convenient for post-surgical patients.”

The dedicated spaces improve privacy, noise control, and opportunity for specialized rehabilitation, including room for running, jumping, pivoting, and throwing.

The advanced therapy suite marks a milestone in an overall plan to improve patient experience and streamline access to care at KOC West. The next phase will turn administrative offices into more clinic space on the second floor of Building 6, followed by a new and expanded area dedicated to KOC Urgent Care with its own entrance and lobby on the first floor, where therapy used to be. KOC West is one of five KOC clinics offering on-site physical and occupational therapy. Other locations include KOC Weisgarber, Powell, University, and Oak Ridge.

Learn more about KOC Therapy online at kocortho.com/services/therapy.