Year: 2021

Happy National Athletic Training Month to Alex Hendricks, ATC, with Encore Rehabilitation-Russellville

#EncoreSportsMedicine Athletic Trainer Alex Hendricks celebrates National Athletic Training Month

We would like to wish Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Alex Hendricks a Happy National Athletic Training Month! Alex provides Sports Medicine coverage to Hackleburg High, Phil Campbell High and Phillips High Schools.

Why did you choose Athletic Training as a career?
I grew up playing sports and ran track competitively in high school and college. I couldn’t see myself not being around athletes and helping them.

What has been the highlight of your career?
My biggest highlight has been providing Athletic Training coverage at the Senior Olympics. Seeing so many generations continue to do what they love is so inspiring and I enjoyed seeing the determination to not give up.

What would you tell future students that might want to become an Athletic Trainer?
Remember to take time for yourself. Don’t get so caught up that you forget to have fun!

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Happy National Athletic Training Month to Katy Chauvin, ATC!

We would like to wish Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Katy Chauvin a Happy National Athletic Training Month!

Thank you for all you do for Wallace State Community College Athletics and the greater Hanceville and Cullman communities! We are proud to have you on our Team!

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Joyce Alexander is Patient of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan

“I thank God he gave you (and your other friends at Encore) gifts and talents. My husband and I took a mini-vacation for an early anniversary trip to Georgia. We trekked to the highest waterfall in Georgia and two others. February is the year anniversary of my left knee surgery. So thankful I could do all of that. All of the Physical Therapy paid off. Thank you!” -Joyce Alexander

Following rehabilitation for a total knee replacement, Mrs. Joyce has shown significant improvement. She has been an extremely hard worker, very motivated, and an inspiration to all patients and staff!

Thank you, Mrs. Joyce, for entrusting Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan for your Therapy!

Mrs. Joyce is pictured here with Encore Rehabilitation Physical Therapist Assistant Spring Cosby.

If rehab is in your future, give us a call today at (334) 836-4523!

Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan
345 Healthwest Drive
Dothan, AL 36303
334-836-4523

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Happy National Athletic Training Month to Heath Blackmon, ATC, Encore Rehabilitation-Bessemer West!

Happy National Athletic Training Month to Heath Blackmon, ATC!

We appreciate all you do for Encore Sports Medicine and the Bessemer City Purple Tigers!

Encore is proud to be the Sports Medicine Provider for Bessemer City High School and the Alabama High School Athletic Association!

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Wishing Robert Milam, ATC, a Happy National Athletic Training Month!

#EncoreSportsMedicine Athletic Trainer Rob Milam. Happy National Athletic Training Month.

Athletic Trainer Rob Milam is in his eleventh year with Encore Rehabilitation. Originally from New Orleans, he came to Spanish Fort from Atlanta where he worked with the Atlanta Falcons.

Rob earned his M.Ed. from Auburn University, where he worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer with the football team. He received his Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA.

Rob is outsourced to Spanish Fort High School by way of Encore Sports Medicine. Rob is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries that may occur to the student athletes at Spanish Fort.

We are proud to have you with us, Rob! Thank you for all you do for the Spanish Fort community!

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Happy National Athletic Training Month to Danielle Taylor, ATC, with Encore Rehabilitation-Russellville

We want to thank Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Danielle Taylor for all she does for the Russellville community and Russsellville High School Athletics! Happy National Athletic Training Month, Danielle!

Danielle shared below a few thoughts about what it means to her to be an Athletic Trainer.

Why did you choose athletic training as a career?
Coming from a small school in Mississippi we had one athletic trainer that covered several schools in the area and I always admired his job. Sports have always been a huge part of my life since childhood and I knew I wanted to be in medical field, therefore, athletic training was a perfect fit.

What has been the highlight of your career?
The relationships you make helps this job to be fun and worthwhile. The most rewarding thing, however, is getting a front row seat to witnessing the athletes hard work paying off and them being successful after facing injury.

What would you tell future students that might want to become an AT?
Always try to be better than the day before. Being an athletic trainer is not always easy. Just like any job it has it’s moments or days, but then there are the good moments where you realize it is all worth it. The late nights are worth it. Being in the heat, cold, rain, etc. is worth it. Going above and beyond for your athletes, parents, coaches, etc. is worth it.

Danielle says, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life” -Confucius

Encore Sports Medicine is the Official Sports Medicine Provider for Russellville High School!

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Happy National Athletic Trainer Month to Krishanna Johnson, ATC, with Encore Sports Medicine!

Happy National Athletic Trainer Month to Krishanna Johnson, ATC!

We appreciate all you do for Encore Sports Medicine and the AH Parker Thundering Herd!

Encore is proud to be the Sports Medicine Provider for Parker High School and the Alabama High School Athletic Association.

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Happy National Athletic Trainer Month to Scott Collsen, ATC, with DCH Encore Sports Medicine!

Happy National Athletic Trainer Month to Scott Collsen, ATC!

We appreciate you Scott and all you do for DCH Encore Sports Medicine and the Holt High School Ironmen!

Encore is proud to be the Sports Medicine Provider for Holt High School and the Alabama High School Athletic Association.

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Happy National Athletic Training Month to Walt McKean, ATC, with Encore Sports Medicine

Say hello to Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Walt McKean!

Walt is in his first year at UMS-Wright as the Assistant Athletic Trainer. Walt comes to UMS-Wright from Oxford, Mississippi, where he worked with the Ole Miss Health and Sports Performance Team. Mr. McKean was raised in Mobile, Alabama and attended UMS-Wright for fourteen years.

Walt graduated from Troy University with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. He worked with many sports teams during his time at Troy before leaving in 2016 for Oxford, MS. During his time in Oxford, he worked out of the Manning Center Athletic Training room with both Football and Track and Field.

We are proud to have you on the Encore Sports Medicine Team, Walt, and wish you a Happy National Athletic Training Month!

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Happy National Athletic Training Month to Chad Abrams, ATC, with Encore Rehabilitation!

Happy National Athletic Training Month to Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Chad Abrams!

Chad began his athletic training career as a Junior at Reeltown High School in 1983. He became BOC certified through the internship route in 1995. He has been the Head Athletic Trainer at Reeltown since 1985. He graduated from Auburn University in 1992 in Agriscience in Education. While there, he was a Student Athletic Trainer with Auburn University Athletics, completing his Masters in Health and Human Performance at Auburn in 2010.

Chad taught Agribusiness at Reeltown for three years, worked in production at Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Manufacture for 16 years, and was the Sports Medicine Outreach Coordinator for East Alabama Medical Center for 12 years. He was also the owner of Reeltown Tire and Auto Sales.

He has been employed by Encore Rehabilitation since 2018 as a Athletic Trainer Area Manager for the East Alabama Region.

Thank you, Chad, for your service!

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