Bone & Joint Clinic, S.C. (Bone & Joint), central Wisconsin’s leading independent provider of comprehensive musculoskeletal services, is proud to announce the promotion of Kayla Degner to director of physical therapy.

Degner will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the physical therapy department and acting as a liaison between the physical therapy team and other Bone & Joint providers and staff. She will use her experience and professional knowledge to continue to develop the physical therapy services available at Bone & Joint.

“I’m excited to continue to expand the therapy department as well as the athletic training and worker’s compensation departments,” Degner said. “I want to develop programs to help our patients have an even more successful recovery with the assistance of our therapists and athletic trainers so they can get back to living their lives.”

Degner has more than five years of experience as a physical therapist for Bone & Joint. She will continue to see patients at the Rib Mountain location while also traveling to the other clinics. Degner earned her Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Rosalind Franklin University.

“Having one of Bone & Joint’s own talented physical therapists move into the position of director of physical therapy provides continuity for our team, allowing us to continue to provide care that puts the patient first. The technology available and knowledge of our providers allows our physical therapy department to keep evolving,” said Bone & Joint CEO Brent Turner.