As the largest privately-owned rehabilitation company in the Southeast, Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. helps people get back to their lives through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, aquatic therapy, vestibular rehab, pediatric rehab, industrial rehab, sports medicine, and other orthopedic rehabilitation programs. Rehabilitation services are provided at Encore Rehabilitation Centers in Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Tennessee, as well as on-site at healthcare facilities, schools, companies, sporting events, and other locations.
Our Patient of the Month, Walter Aycock, first came to Encore after experiencing a stroke.
“My first visit to Encore was in a wheelchair. Now, I can now walk with assistance using a Rollator, stand alone, and climb stairs! I have full use of my left hand and arm as well!” – Walter Aycock, happy patient
Mr. Aycock said he would recommend Encore because “staff is excellent. I am encouraged to go the extra mile!”
Congratulations to Mr. Aycock on his successful rehab! We are proud to have him as our Patient of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation – Ocean Springs Neurological Rehabilitation!
Thank you for choosing Encore to be your Physical Therapy Provider, Mr. Aycock!
Encore Rehabilitation – Ocean Springs Neurological Rehabilitation 3603 Bienville Blvd., Suite 202 Ocean Springs, MS 39564 228-818-1207
“No surgery needed!” 💪 See how Kim Huber’s hard work in Hand Therapy changed everything!
Meet Kim Huber, Patient of the Month for Encore Hand and Industrial Rehab-Hoover!
What started as a playful moment with her cat, Scout, turned into something much more serious when a bite to her hand led to a severe infection. Ms. Huber was hospitalized.
The original treatment plan was for Ms. Huber to undergo Hand Therapy in preparation for a future tendon transfer surgery.
But here’s where the story takes a remarkable turn…
Through dedication and hard work with the Encore Rehabilitation Occupational Therapists, Ms. Huber made such outstanding progress that her Hand Surgeon decided she no longer needed surgery!
Today, she is back to driving, enjoying time with her husband, Bill, playing with her grandchildren, and of course, still spoiling Scout the cat.
Her story is an inspiring reminder of the power of specialized therapy, perseverance, and positivity!
We are proud to have you as Patient of the Month for Encore Hand and Industrial Rehab-Hoover, Ms. Huber! We wish you continued good health! Thank you for choosing, Encore as your Rehab Provider!
Encore Hand and Industrial Rehab-Hoover 2801 John Hawkins Parkway, Suite 141k Hoover, Alabama 35244 205-480-5965
Encore Sports Medicine is proud to serve for over 20 years as the Official Sports Medicine Provider for the AHSAA! We LOVE to see you move!
AHSAA Football Scores, Week 0, Aug. 21-22, 2025
AHSAA Kickoff Classic
Maplesville 35, Fyffe 6
Pike Road 21, Prattville 14
CLASS 7A
Auburn 24, Booker (FL) 6
Baker 42, Theodore 31
Bob Jones 28, Cullman 3
Central-Phenix City 59, Pinson Valley 16
Daphne 29, McGill-Toolen Catholic 28
Davidson 35, Murphy 6
Dothan 42, Layton Chiles 17
Enterprise 31, Andalusia 10
Foley 7, Baldwin County 3
Grissom 35, Lee-Huntsville 0
Hewitt-Trussville 52, Johnson Abernathy Graetz 0
Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 35, Florence 7
Huntsville 43, Hazel Green 6
IMG Academy (FL) 34, Hoover 13
James Clemens 35, Gardendale 21
Mary Montgomery 34, Pace (FL) 21
Oak Mountain 14, Briarwood Christian 3
Opelika 25, Benjamin Russell 20
Robertsdale 31, LeFlore 20
Smiths Station 24, Shaw (GA) 0
Thompson 37, Carver-Montgomery 6
Vestavia Hills 49, Westside 7
CLASS 6A
Athens 32, Mae Jemison 9
Bessemer City 32, Center Point 0
Buckhorn 27, Decatur 12
Central Carroll (GA) 37, Oxford 34
Central-Tuscaloosa 45, Tuscaloosa County 13
Chelsea 51, Charles Henderson 27
Choctawhatchee (FL) 21, Gulf Shores 14
Clay-Chalkville 42, Hueytown 15
Fort Payne 21, Scottsboro 19
Hartselle 39, Austin 6
Homewood 51, John Carroll Catholic 7
Jackson-Olin 24, Fairfield 0
Jasper 41, Brookwood 6
McAdory 57, Pleasant Grove 7
Minor 46, Dora 0
Mountain Brook 44, Demopolis 7
Muscle Shoals 24, Gadsden City 6
Northridge 41, Calera 21
Parker 41, Ramsay 13
Pell City 22, Pelham 14
Percy Julian 23, Paul Bryant 2
Russell County 42, Carroll 14
Saraland 17, Jackson 6
Shades Valley 15, Woodlawn 12
Spain Park 48, Sparkman 21
Spanish Fort 37, Fairhope 7
Stanhope Elmore 28, Marbury 6
Wetumpka 36, Beauregard 19
CLASS 5A
Ashville 27, Springville 21
Arab 18, Albertville 14
Ardmore 44, Tanner 6
B.C. Rain 34, Hillcrest-Evergreen 20
Boaz 28, Madison County 7
Brewer 26, Hayden 6
Central Clay County 36, Handley 3
Citronelle 35, Millry 0
Corner 34, Winfield 20
Elmore County 31, Dadeville 30
Eufaula 32, B.T. Washington 18
Fairview 48, Fultondale 0
Gainesville (GA) 49, Moody 7
Greenville 34, Georgiana 6
Headland 33, Dale County 20
Jacksonville 45, Etowah 7
Leeds 45, Mortimer Jordan 28
Montevallo 14, Tarrant 6
Montgomery Catholic 32, Saint James 6
Northside 56, West Blocton 6
Selma 24, Park Crossing 20
Shelby County 27, Lincoln 14
Sipsey Valley 69, Greene County 6
St. Clair County 61, Jemison 21
St. Paul’s Episcopal 29, UMS-Wright 28
Sylacauga 44, Central Coosa 22
Valley 20, Glenwood 14
Wenonah 19, Escambia County 0
West Point 30, Haleyville 6
CLASS 4A
Ashford 35, Rehobeth 15
Bibb County 28, Chilton County 7
Bullock County 17, Lanett 14
Cherokee County 24, Piedmont 8
Cordova 27, Oakman 20
Curry 36, Carbon Hill 14
DAR 21, Brindlee Mountain 18
Deshler 15, Russellville 14
East Lawrence 14, Lawrence County 6
Hamilton 42, Hale County 13
Holt 22, R.C. Hatch 8
Mobile Christian 48, Chickasaw 0
New Brockton 24, Pike Liberal 7
New Hope 43, Ohatchee 32
North Jackson 20, Sylvania 0
Oak Grove 40, Weaver 3
Oneonta 58, Locust Fork 13
Orange Beach 34, Elberta 14
Satsuma 1, McIntosh 0 (forfeit)
St. John Paul II Catholic 62, Elkmont 27
St. Michael Catholic 41, Bayside Academy 10
Straughn 40, Highland Home 12
Trinity Presbyterian 15, Holtville 14
Westminster Christian 49, East Limestone 34
West Morgan 41, Randolph 14
White Plains 23, Talladega 13
CLASS 3A
Beulah 42, Abbeville 14
Danville 59, Tharptown 0
Cedar Bluff 35, Valley Head 19
Clements 21, West Limestone 14
Colbert Heights 38, Cherokee 8
Cottage Hill Christian 47, Washington County 26
Excel 24, Linden 12
Flomaton 17, Clarke County 0
Geraldine 41, Sardis 14
Glencoe 7, Southeastern 0
Gordo 34, Fayette County 28
Houston Academy 35, G.W. Long 26
J.B. Pennington 44, Susan Moore 26
Lauderdale County 26, Lexington 19
Lee-Scott Academy 40. Alabama Christian 20
Mars Hill Bible 51, Madison Academy 27
Midfield 34, Huffman 6
Monroe County 48, Florala 20
Montgomery Academy 59, Tallassee 3
Pierce County (GA) 20, Coosa Christian 7
Providence Christian 20, Wicksburg 14
Randolph County 44, Woodland 21
Rogers 44, Wilson 23
Saks 48, Horseshoe Bend 42
Sheffield 70, Decatur Heritage 36
Slocomb 38, Houston County 0
Thorsby 22, Isabella 8
T.R. Miller 35, Reeltown 21
CLASS 2A
Aliceville 68, Pickens County 8
Cleveland 27, Whitesburg Christian 13
Cold Springs 65, Hanceville 7
Falkville 22, Vinemont 6
Gaston 34, Asbury 6
Geneva County 20, Pleasant Home 12
J.U. Blacksher 36, Marengo 6
LaFayette 51, Ellwood Christian 6
Lamar County 12, South Lamar 7
Loachapoka 49, Prattville Christian 24
Luverne 56, Elba 0
Mt. Zion (GA) 49, Ranburne 0
Pleasant Valley 34, West End 0
St. Luke’s Episcopal 49, Christian Collegiate (MS) 0
Sulligent 22, Marion County 14
Tuscaloosa Academy 16, American Christian 14
Zion Chapel 28, Kinston 0
CLASS 1A
Addison 41, Winston County 20
Appalachian 25, Holly Pond 0
Bilingsley 22, Greensboro 0
Fayetteville 35, Childersburg 28
Francis Marion 8, Dallas Clounty 0
Gaylesville 30, Donoho 6
Ider 19, Section 13
J.F. Shields 24, Wilcox Central 12
Keith 54, Calhoun 36
Leroy 52, Thomasville 34
Meek 20, Lynn 6
Spring Garden 44, Sand Rock 28
Wadley 46, B.B. Comer 0
Winterboro 18, Vincent 8
JAMBOREES
Good Hope 24, Pisgah 12
Goshen 14, Notasulga 7
Opp 41, Brantley 0
Southside-Selma 32, Pike County 13
Sweet Water 13, Sacred Heart Catholic 0
W.S. Neal 51, Central-Hayneville 8
**Scores provided by AHSAA.
WE ARE NOW HIRING!
Encore Rehabilitation has been serving individuals, families, and communities in Alabama and Mississippi for over 40 years! For a complete listing of current career opportunities, please visit https://encorerehab.com/career-opportunities
Say hello to our Clinic Director, Kari Glover, PT, DPT!
Throughout Kari’s 16 years as a Physical Therapist, she has dedicated herself to enhancing the quality of life for every patient. As a resident of the West Mobile area, Kari understands the value of high-quality healthcare in her community.
Not only is she a Physical Therapist, she holds a Spinal Specialization and is certified by the McKenzie Institute, in addition to being a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist. Kari is also certified in several manual therapy techniques, including Dry Needling and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) through the Graston Institute.
We are thankful to have Kari leading our team!
~At Encore Rehabilitation-West Mobile, we are committed to your health and well-being! Let us support you in maximizing your daily potential!
Congratulations to Rosalind Crawford on being selected as our Patient of the Month at Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan East!
Following hip surgery, Ms. Crawford was initially apprehensive about starting Physical Therapy. However, thanks to the compassionate and supportive team at Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan East, she quickly felt at ease and began her road to recovery with confidence!
“They have helped me tremendously,” she shares. After just two months of therapy, Ms. Crawford is doing well and returning to the activities she enjoys most!
Ms. Crawford, it was a privilege to help you with your therapy and see you getting back to doing all the things you love. Thank you for trusting us with your care!
Immediate Opening for a Certified Hand Therapist or Occupational Therapist! Come join us!
Encore Rehabilitation Tupelo is a well-established, fast-paced, and highly respected hand and upper extremity clinic serving a diverse patient population. Our collaborative team of Occupational Therapy practitioners, Physical Therapists and support staff is dedicated to delivering exceptional, evidence-based care in a positive and supportive environment.
We are seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) or a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) with a strong interest in hand therapy and a clear path toward CHT certification. This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic clinical setting focused on upper extremity rehabilitation.
Position Overview:
As a hand therapist in our clinic, you will evaluate and treat patients with a wide range of conditions involving the hand, wrist, and elbow. You will collaborate closely with our surgical team and other therapists to provide individualized treatment plans focused on restoring function, strength, and mobility.
Qualifications:
Required:
Current Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license in Mississippi
Strong interest in upper extremity rehabilitation and working toward CHT (if not already certified)
Developing and implementing personalized treatment plans
Fabricating custom thermoplastic orthoses for post-operative and conservative management
Educating patients on injury prevention, activity modification, and home exercise programs
Communicating effectively with referring physicians and documenting patient progress
Preferred:
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
1+ years of experience in hand therapy or orthopedic rehab
Familiarity with splinting techniques and post-operative protocols
We Offer:
Mentorship and support for therapists working toward CHT certification
Competitive salary based on experience and certification
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment
Join Our Team: If you are a CHT or an aspiring hand therapist with a passion for upper extremity rehabilitation and a desire to make a difference in your patients’ lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Thank you for making the 2025 Encore-Ulher Sports Medicine Symposium a success!
What an incredible weekend of learning, connection, and collaboration! From cutting-edge lectures to hands-on breakout sessions, this year’s symposium showcased the best of sports medicine — and we’re already excited to see what next year will bring!
Thank you to everyone who attended!
A special thank you to our sponsors: • Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. • AES – Advanced Education Services • Alert Services • AT Genius • Electro Medical Equipment • Matrix Fitness • Summit Professional Education
And a special thank you to our incredible presenters:
• David Breedlove, PT • Dr. Steven Brown • Erin Weaver Cohen, MA, ATC • Monica Decker-Kirkpatrick, ATC • Jared R. Dowling, DPT • Clarke Holler, MS, ATC • Dr. Jonathan Jennings • Brian King, PT, MSPT • Brian Koch, M.Ed., ATC • Dr. Amit Momaya • Dr. Charles L. Rodriguez-Feo • Robb Rogers, M.Ed. • Dr. Thomas Ricks, IV • Kyle Southhall, PhD(c), ATC • Dr. Chase Smith • Jason Soncrant, PT, DPT • Dr. Jessica M. Tullos
A BIG Shoutout to the team who organized and hosted this year’s event: AES Director Chelsey Smith; Bo Shirey, LAT/ATC; Brandon Sheppard, M.Ed., ATC; and John Hurt, IT Director. Your hard work and dedication made everything possible!
One more thank you to Ms. Melinda Burnett, Event Coordinator for Vestavia Hills Civic Center with Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation! She was a tremendous help and assured everything went smoothly. Thank you, Ms. Burnett!
We’re excited to welcome Madie Silas as the New Office Manager at Encore Rehabilitation-Hamilton!
Originally from Guin, Alabama, Madie is thrilled to be back home, serving the community and county that hold such a special place in her heart. She brings valuable experience from her time working in Birmingham, along with strong organizational skills, a passion for helping others, and a dedication to excellence in patient care.
In her free time, Madie enjoys all things sports and loves spending quality time with friends and family. She’s eager to make a positive impact and looks forward to being a friendly, helpful presence for everyone who walks through the doors of our Hamilton clinic!
Welcome to the Encore Rehabilitation, Madie! We’re thrilled to have you on the team and know our patients will love being greeted by your friendly smile at every visit!
“My therapy has been very intense and vigorous in order to get me back to the quality of life that I once had. Mrs. Laine is one of the most personable therapists ever! She makes it her business to incorporate all the necessary treatments to help me recover. Mrs. Laine, the Physical Therapist, and Ms. Linda, the Front Office Manager are two of the best! They make you feel so welcome and comfortable. They are very knowledgeable and personable. I couldn’t ask for a better rehabilitation office!”~Simona Robinson, happy patient
Ms. Robinson, thank you for choosing Encore Rehabilitation-Oak Grove to be your Rehab Provider! We are very proud of your hard work and determination! Thank you for representing us as Patient of the Month!
Encore Rehabilitation – Oak Grove 122 98th Place Boulevard Hattiesburg MS 39402-7820 601-268-0208
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