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The physical medicine and rehabilitation team at the Scott & White Center for Rehabilitative Medicine at Hillcrest are
united in their effort to help patients. Back row, from left: Abby Witcher (with crutches), Allison Koenig, Dr. Richard
E. Scott, Lance Cook, Geoffrey Christian, and Matthew Payne. Second row, from left: Karen Van Winkle (seated), Cindy
Berkley and Robyn Brown (both holding yellow balls), Autumne Hollingsworth, Shauna Bauer, Cindy Anderson, Kristi
Trammell, Melissa Krieg, and Allison Beard. Third row, from left: Ashley Brodie (seated), Cathy Kinlaw, Cristy Avila,
Ranjan Gonzalez, Erin Miller, and Abigail Mawhirter. Front Row: Brittany Marshall, Jessica Buice, and Crystal Rempfer.
illnesses, such as respiratory issues or
diabetes occurring in concert with
arthritis. Rehabilitation efforts focus on
the impairment, and the mechanics of
muscular activity to improve structure,
function, and mobility of the injured
or diseased body part. Exercise and
education are important components
of the PMR specialist’s approach.
“We get involved early on in a
patient’s case, and our focus is on
aggressive therapies with a strong,
team-based approach,” says Richard
E. Scott, DO, medical director, Scott
& White Center for Rehabilitative
Medicine. While PMR services are
available throughout the healthcare
system’s service area, the inpatient
rehabilitation facility at Hillcrest is
the only one between Dallas and
Austin. “Our facility allows patients
and families to find the confidence
they need with the right care
nearby,” he says.
This is important because patients
are often entering a phase of life that
will likely be different from the one
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