WellStar Acquires OrthoSport

 has completed its purchase of OrthoSport Physical Therapy, a -based practice with a location at 3855 Shallowford Road in East Cobb, as well as Kennesaw and Woodstock. WellStar .

OrthoSport was established in 2002 and employs more than 20 individuals. Therapies and programs include aquatic therapy, sports medicine, work injury management, spinal rehab and vestibular and dry needling programs.

Owner Kim Chastain is now executive director of outpatient rehabilitation services for WellStar, and all OrthoSport employees have become WellStar team members.

WellStar offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services focused on intensive rehabilitation programs for stroke patients, patients with traumatic or acquired brain injury or neurological disorders. Patients with spinal cord injuries, amputations, hip fractures and multi-trauma also are treated within the current program.

With the addition of OrthoSport, WellStar will be able to expand access to rehabilitation services to meet the full range of needs within the community.

WellStar currently provides outpatient rehab services at WellStar Cobb, Douglas, Kennestone and Windy Hill Hospitals.