Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee is a multispecialty orthopaedic center with physicians and surgeons specializing in sports medicine, hand surgery, spine surgery and podiatry. Rehabilitation services are also provided at Vanderbilt Orthopaedics, Cool Springs including physical therapy, athletic training and hand therapy. Having medical, surgical and rehabilitative care all in one location allows for the best in communication between the physicians and therapists while providing coordinated, convenient care for our patients.

Physical therapy services are provided utilizing a team approach with our athletic trainers. Under the direction of our physicians and surgeons, rehabilitation is provided for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions including spine, foot and ankle and sports medicine, focusing on the knee and shoulder.

Our physical therapists and athletic trainers are highly skilled with specialty training, certifications and advanced degrees. Their focus is to provide the highest quality care to assist our patients in maximizing their physical abilities and their functional levels.

Our Physical Therapists:

• Flavio Silva, PT, OCS, MTC, CEAS
• Tabitha Napier, PT, DPT, OCS

Our Athletic Trainers:

• Karen Lovell, MS, ATC
• Matt Yampolsky, ATC

Hand therapy services are provided by occupational therapists with a specialty certification in hand therapy. Hand and upper extremity conditions treated include fractures, nerve and tendon injuries, post-surgical and a variety of medical conditions including tendonitis and arthritis. Our hand therapists work closely with our hand surgeons to provide a hand therapy rehabilitation program that focuses on the highest level of care and return of functional abilities.

Our Hand Therapists:

• Pam Harrell, OTR, CHT, Assistant Manager
• Dana Moulton, OT, CHT