Author: Encore Rehabilitation, Inc.

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.

Meeting Tennessee Coach Rick Barnes

Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman Therapists Sharon Edens and Trina Garmon enjoyed meeting Head Tennessee Basketball Coach Rick Barnes and listening to his inspiring address.

Coach Barnes with the keynote speaker at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy’s basketball program event-“Dinner with Coach Rick Barnes” at the First Bible Church Fieldhouse on April 11, 2018 in Decatur, Alabama.

Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman
1701 Main Avenue SW, Suite G
Cullman, Alabama 35055
256-775-3737
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Macey Butler-Athlete of the Month for Addison High School and Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman

Elijah Price-Athlete of the Month for Saint Bernard Preparatory School and Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman

FredrickEllis-Athlete of the Month for Hanceville High School and Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman

Cole Maddox-Athlete of the Month for Good Hope High School and Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman

Autism and Physical Therapy

Puzzle design awareness ribbon with blue background April is Autism Awareness Month, encorerehab.com

**The following is an except from MoveFowardPT.com, a website of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). For more information, read the full article, click here.

How can a Physical Therapist help children with an autism diagnosis?

“Physical therapists can work with your child, family, and educational team to help your child:

Improve participation in daily routines at home and school
Acquire new motor skills
Develop better coordination and a more stable posture
Improve reciprocal play skills, such as throwing and catching a ball with another person
Develop motor imitation skills (seeing another person perform an action and then copying that action)
Increase fitness and stamina

“A physical therapist will conduct a thorough evaluation of your child that will typically include a health and developmental history and assessment of:

Postural strength and control
Functional mobility (eg, walking and running)
Body and safety awareness
Coordination
Play skills
Interests and motivators
Ability to change between different activities
Strengths and challenges in making large body movements, such as jumping, hopping, pedaling a tricycle or bicycle, and skipping
Participation in daily routines in the home, community, and school

“Your physical therapist will work with you to develop goals to help your child participate as fully as possible in daily routines at home, in the community, and at school. Your physical therapist will then develop a comprehensive plan to meet your child’s, and your whole family’s needs. No “standard” treatment exists for children with ASD (Austism Spectrum Disorder). Each child’s challenges and goals are different. Your physical therapist will design an individual program to meet the strengths and needs of your child. The therapist will work with you to monitor how your child progresses, and collect data to make sure that the treatment plan is leading to positive outcomes for your child.”**

If you have questions regarding how physical therapy may benefit a friend or family member with Autism Spectrum Disorder, please contact your nearby Encore Rehabilitation clinic. Encore locations can be found by clicking here.

**The above article is an excerpt from MoveFowardPT.com, a website of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). For more information, read the full article, click here.

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Pediatric Program at Encore Rehabilitation-Hartselle

Pediatric Physical Therapy Programs – Mississippi

Pediatric Program at Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman

How Occupational Therapy Can Help Relieve Rheumatoid Arthritis

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There are many people who struggle with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Here is an excerpt from the article, “10 Simple Adjustments to Relieve RA Hand Pain”, that could help you resume your daily activities that RA was keeping you from.

How an Occupational Therapist Can Help –

“According to an analysis of numerous research studies published by the Cochrane Collaboration, there’s a lot of evidence that working with an occupational therapist when you have RA can help you use your hands for everyday tasks more efficiently and with less pain. The occupational therapist’s goal is to ensure that you can participate in any activity you want while still protecting your joints and getting hand pain relief.
For starters, an occupational therapist teaches people with RA about disease self-management, Dodge says – offering instruction on joint protection techniques, how to use assistive devices, how to conserve your energy, and exercises that…

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Immediate Opening-Staff Accountant

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Staff Accountant-Decatur, Alabama

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. is currently seeking to fill the position of full time Staff Accountant at the Home Office in Decatur, Alabama. Will assist with executing the company’s financial and accounting functions to include, but not limited to: account analysis and reconciliations, payroll, account receivable, fixed assets, and month end close. Accounting degree required. Experience is preferred. Specific computer knowledge should include MS Windows and Office with particular expertise in Excel. Apply online at encorerehab.com.

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Encore Rehabilitation is the largest privately owned rehabilitation company in the Southeast United States, offering Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy as well
as Industrial Rehab, Sports Medicine, and Athletic Training services. Encore has
been serving families and communities throughout Alabama and Mississippi for
over 35 years.

New Encore Rehabilitation Clinic-Bay Minette, Alabama

Encore Rehabilitation is proud to announce the opening of their newest clinic – Encore Rehabilitation-Bay Minette!

Encore Rehabilitation-Bay Minette opened in April 2018. Services at the Bay Minette location include Physical Therapy, Industrial Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine. Athletes utilizing this clinic will include the Sun Chiefs from nearby Coastal Alabama Community College-Bay Minette. The Clinical Director is Phillip Dueitt, DPT.

If rehabilitation is in your future, choose Encore Rehabilitation!

Encore Rehabilitation-Bay Minette
1902 Hand Avenue, Suite C
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
251-239-5395
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Chinese Medical Professionals visit Encore Rehabilitation Facilities-Part 3

Encore Rehabilitation – Still growing after 35 years

Meet Rachel Jones, DPT, Clinical Director, Encore Rehabilitation-Winfield

Headache Relief after 5 long years

Chinese Medical Professionals visit Encore Rehabilitation Facilities-Part 3

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Encore RehabilitationCorporate Office Reception for visiting Chinese Medical Professionals-Decatur, Alabama

The Corporate Offices of Encore Rehabilitation recently hosted medical professionals from China with a tour and reception. One highlight of the evening was a presentation given by Encore Rehabilitation President Paul Henderson and Vice-President Paige Plash on the history and philosophy of Encore.

Another highlight was an informative talk given by Dr. Jun Hu, Assistant Dean at Shanghai University College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Hu is passionate about providing quality rehab care in his country, including expanding the use of Physical Therapy.

There are currently about 1,700 Physical Therapists in China. By the year 2020, China will have over 400 million people over the age of 60, many of which will need rehab. The use of Physical Therapy is growing in China as they look to “westernize” rehab services. This group of medical professionals was touring Encore facilities to learn more about how Physical Therapy may be used for rehab care.

Encore Rehabilitation is the largest privately owned rehabilitation company in the Southeast United States, offering Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy as well as Industrial Rehab, Sports Medicine, and Athletic Training services. Encore has been serving families and communities for over 35 years.

Part 3 of a 5 part series.

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc.- Corporate Office
251 Johnston Street SE, Suite 200
Decatur, Alabama 35610
256-350-1764
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At Encore Rehabilitation, we LOVE to see you move.

Part 5-Medical Professionals from China visit University of South Alabama Health System and Encore Rehabilitation-Tillman’s Corner, Alabama

Part 4-Chinese Medical Professionals visit Singing River Health Systems and Encore Rehabilitation-Gulf Coast, Mississippi

Part 2- Chinese Medical Professionals visit Encore Rehabilitation-Hartselle

Part 1- Chinese Medical Professionals visit Encore Rehabilitation-Athens

MLB Bound-Jonathan Gettys- Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan

Headache Relief- “I Feel Like a New Person!”

Physical Therapy instead of Knee Surgery – One patient’s success

Happy National Occupational Therapy Month!

Black background with red hearts reads April is National Occupational Therapy Month

Happy National Occupational Therapy Month!

Encore Rehabilitation would like to wish all of our
Occupational Therapists and Assistants
a Happy National Occupational Therapy Month!

Our Occupational Therapy Teams help individuals and families with achieving their maximum independency. Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants help people of all ages to participate in the things they want to do and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations).

These everyday activities include:

Movement
Bathing / Showering
Communication and Handwriting Skills
Rest and Sleep
Social Skills
Eating, Swallowing, and Feeding
Dressing
Child Rearing
Toileting and Toilet Hygiene
Health Management and Maintenance
Meal Preparation and Clean up
Driving and Community Mobility
Care of Pets
Shopping
Care of others
Home Establishment and Maintenance
Improved Strength and Endurance
Safety Procedures and Emergency Responses.

Thank you to all our Occupational Therapists and Assistants for the quality care and deep compassion you give to our patients!

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How Occupational Therapy can help Rheumatoid Arthritis

David is Driving Again after his stroke

Physical Therapy instead of Surgery

Dry Needling: What is it? How does it work?

Monday Motivation-April 23, 2018

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Live your dream! Here’s to a GREAT week!
#MotivationalMonday #EncoreRehab

MLB Bound!-Jonathan Gettys, Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan

China Medical Professionals visit Encore Rehabilitation Facilities- Part 2

Knee Pain Relief without Surgery! One person’s story

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Final Scores- AHSAA State Baseball Playoffs First-Round

CLASS 1A
Millry (15-13) 6-1-3, Brantley (21-13) 1-3-1 (Millry (15-13) wins series 2-1)
Houston County (13-12) 15-8-11, Red Level (8-13) 5-9-8 (Houston County (13-12) wins series 2-1)
Victory Christian (10-14) 0-13-11, Wadley (11-6) 1-3-1 (Victory Christian (10-14) wins series 2-1)
Sumiton Christian (21-10) 7-10, Isabella (11-11) 0 2 (Sumiton Christian (21-10) wins series 2-0)
Kinston (12-4) 4-3, Pleasant Home (10-10) 1-2 (Kinston (12-4) wins series 2-0)
Sweet Water (21-9) 10-5, Highland Home (18-9) 0-3 (Sweet Water (21-9) wins series 2-0)
Ragland (21-4) 11-11, Winterboro (12-8) 0-0 (Ragland (21-4) wins series 2-0)
Maplesville (18-2) 5-8. Heritage Christian (12-15) 3-7 (Mapleville (18-2) wins series 2-0)

Marion County (18-6) 6-15-10, Holy Spirit Catholic (12-7) 7-4-6 (Marion County (18-6) wins series 2-1)
Spring Garden (19-7) 12-15, Coosa Christian (18-10) 5-6 (Spring Garden (19-7) wins series 2-0)
Athens Bible (18-9) 3-8-11, Cedar Bluff (16-11) 4-4-5 (Athens Bible (18-9) wins series 2-1)
Shoals Christian (11-19) 16-15, Belgreen (9-12) 6-1 (Shoals Christian (11-19) wins series 2-0)
Southeastern (13-10) 2-15, Donoho (9-13) 1-2 (Southeastern (11-10) wins series 2-0)
South Lamar (15-7) 16-10, Lynn (15-5) 1-2 (South Lamar (15-7) wins series 2-0)
Decatur Hertiage (21-7) 8-16, Gaylesville (10-7) 0-3 (Decatur Heritage (21-7) wins series 2-0)
Hackleburg (23-7) 14-14, Waterloo (12-11) 4-1 (Hackleburg (23-7) wins series 2-0)

CLASS 2A
J.U. Blacksher (18-8) 6-0-7, New Brockton (15-11) 4-11-1 (J.U. Blacksher (18-8) wins series 2-1)
Leroy (24-7) 11-16, Geneva County (17-7) 1-0 (Leroy (24-7) wins series 2-0)
Luverne (13-12) 19-17, Francis Marion (7-10) 2-0 (Luverne (13-12) wins series 2-0)
G.W. Long (23-11) 9-6-13, Reeltown (20-13) 11-0-13 (G.W. Long (23-11) wins series 2-1)
Cottonwood (22-6) 0-2-12, Washington County (7-14) 4-1-11 (Cottonwood (22-6) wins series 2-1)
St. Luke’s Episcopal (16-10) 11-15, Zion Chapel (4-16) 0-0 (St. Luke’s Episcopal (16-10) wins series 2-0)
Goshen (7-15) 11-12, Keith (7-6) 4-2 (Goshen (7-15) wins series 2-0)
Ariton (21-9) 4-8-10, Horseshoe Bend (16-12) 5-6-0 (Ariton (21-9) wins series 2-1)

Westbrook Christian (22-7) 31-13, Verbena (3-16) 0-0 (Westbrook Christian (22-7) wins series 2-0)
Vincent (18-11) 11-14, Cleveland (9-17) 2-4 (Vincent (18-11) wins series 2-0)
Phil Campbell (24-9) 8-3, Fyffe (20-6) 3-1 (Phil Campbell (24-9) wins series 2-0)
Mars Hill Bible (22-8) 11-15, Cold Springs (7-22) 0-3 (Mars Hill Bible (22-8) wins series 2-0)
Fayetteville (16-9) 9-12, West End (9-12) 4-11 (Fayetteville 16-10 wins series 2-0)
Thorsby (21-4) 4-8, Collinsville (10-14) 3-5 (Thorsby (21-4) wins series 2-0)
Section (17-8) 6-12, Red Bay (15-12) 5-0 (Section (17-8) wins series 2-0)
Falkville (21-7) 6-19, Sheffield (10-17) 5-12 (Falkville (21-7) wins series 2-0)

CLASS 3A
Wicksburg (20-9) 3-11, Bayside Academy (15-15) 0-1 Wicksburg (19-9) wins series 2-0)
Excel (18-5) 10-2-12, Slocomb (10-19) 0-3-2 (Excel (18-5) wins series 2-1)
Gordo (23-3) 16-3, Randolph County (22-5) 3-0 (Gordo (23-3) wins series 2-0)
Montgomery Academy (11-12) 12-10, Indian Springs (8-8) 2-0 (Montgomery Academy (11-12) wins series 2-0)
Opp (20-6) 10-11, T.R. Miller (10-15) 0-0, (Opp (20-6) wins series 2-0)
Mobile Christian (20-8) 6-8, Providence Christian (19-10) 2-6 (Mobile Christian (20-8) wins series 2-0)
American Christian (18-14) 11-12, B.B. Comer (12-14) 1-2 (American Christian (18-14) wins series 2-0)
Prattville Christian (21-10) 17-12, Fultondale (4-10) 1-0 (Prattville Christian (21-10) wins series 2-0)

Oakman (16-7) 8-6, Weaver (9-13) 0-2 (Oakman (16-7) wins series 2-0)
Piedmont (20-9) 11-18, J.B. Pennington (16-13) 1-12 (Piedmont (20-9) wins series 2-0)
Plainview (14-6) 9-9, Clements (14-9) 3-8 (Plainview (14-6) wins series 2-0)
Lauderdale County (16-11-1) 10-9, New Hope (8-16) 2-0 Lauderdale County (16-11-1) wins series 2-0)
Locust Fork (17-14) 4-8-10, Pleasant Valley (15-13) 5-2-6 (Locust Fork (17-14) wins series 2-1)
Ohatchee (15-13) 809, Carbon Hill (11-15) 2-7 (Ohatchee (15-13) wins series 2-0)
West Morgan (21-9) 10-6, Sylvania (8-18) 0-3, (West Morgan (21-9) wins series 2-0)
Lexington (15-10) 12-11, Geraldine (10-10) 0-6 (Lexington (15-10) wins series 2-0)

CLASS 4A
Saint James (27-5) 8-4-10, Satsuma (17-15) 4-5-0 (Saint James (27-5) wins series 2-1)
Dale County (15-13) 3-5-5, W.S. Neal (21-4) 4-4-2, (Dale Colunty (15-13) wins series 2-1)
Bibb County (20-10) 3-2-4, Sipsey Valley (12-15) 2-3-1 (Bibb County (20-10) wins series 2-1)
Munford (19-13) 4-9, Tallassee (14-14) 0-4 (Munford (19-13) wins series 2-0)
Andalusia (22-4) 18-27, Monroe County (3-11) 0-0 (Andalusia (22-4) wins series 2-0)
Trinity Presbyterian (21-9) 5-7-3, UMS-Wright (17-13) 9-6-0 (Trinity Presbyterian (21-9) wins series 2-1)
Oak Grove (21-10) 13-9, Hale County (13-12) 3-6 (Oak Grove wins series 2-0)
Holtville (24-6) 8-10, Handley (14-11) 1-0 (Holtville (24-6) wins series 2-0)

Hokes Bluff (20-5) 3-5, Leeds (18-10) 1-2 (Hokes Bluff (20-5) wins series 2-0)
Winfield (19-18) 10-5, Cordova (14-12) 0-1 (Winfield (19-18) wins series 2-0)
Madison Academy (17-18) 11-6, Danville (16-9) 1-3 (Madison Academy (17-18) wins series 2-0)
Wilson (24-6) 2-17, North Jackson (12-8) 0-0 (Wilson (24-6) wins series 2-0)
Haleyville (19-9) 10-9, Dora (15-17) 5-1 (Haleyville (19-9) wins series 2-0)
Oneonta (19-8) 12-5, Cherokee County (13-11) 0-0 (Oneonta (19-8) wins series 2-0)
West Limestone (19-13) 0-12-10, Randolph (18-8) 4-4- 5 (West Limestone (19-13) wins series 2-1)
Sardis (15-14) 7-3, Rogers (17-16) 1-1 (Sardis (15-14) wins series 2-0)

CLASS 5A
St. Paul’s Episcopal (22-7) 15-12, Charles Henderson (10-21) 7-0 (St. Paul’s Episcopal (22-7) wins series 2-0)
Headland (24-6) 3-11, Jackson 1-9 (Headland (24-6) wins series 2-0)
Calera (23-6) 10-16, Dallas County (15-5) 0-0 (Calera (23-6) wins series 2-0)
Briarwood (22-4) 1-4-9, Beauregard (14-15) 5-2-8 (Briarwood Christian (22-4) wins series 2-1)
Rehobeth (19-6) 3-2-4, Citronelle (16-15) 1-3-1 (Rehobeth (19-6) wins series 2-1)
Faith Academy (26-3) 9-6, Brewbaker Tech (6-13) 1-1 (Faith Academy (26-3) wins series 2-0)
Demopolis (19-7) 2-4-6, Marbury (11-26) 9-3-5 (Demopolis (19-7) wins series 2-0)
Sylacauga (21-5) 4-10, Valley (17-13) 3-2 (Sylacauga (21-5) wins series 2-0)

Hayden (19-9) 23-17, Wenonah (5-10) 0-0 (Hayden (19-9) wins series 2-0)
Springville (22-10) 9-10, Cleburne County (15-11) 0-2 (Springville (22-10) wins series 2-0)
Lee-Huntsville (16-11) 6-2-2, Guntersville (18-12) 2-6-1 (Lee-Huntsville (16-11) wins series 2-1)
Russellville (24-12) 7-7, Etowah (24-10) 3-3 (Russellville (24-12) wins series 2-0)
Mortimer Jordan (27-12) 10-3-14, Central Clay County (17-13) 4 (Mortimer Jordan (27-12) wins series 2-1)
West Point (20-13) 3-12, Pleasant Grove (8-22) 2-2 (West Point (20-13) wins series 2-0)
Ardmore (19-12) 7-14, Arab (13-19) 2-1 (Ardmore (19-12) wins series 2-0)
Brooks (19-13) 9-16-10, Boaz (25-9) 10-10-5 (Brooks (19-13) wins series 2-1)

CLASS 6A
Carver-Montgomery (11-12) 24-19, B.C. Rain (4-13) 0-8 (Carver-Montgomery (11-12) wins series 2-0)
Spanish Fort (26-8) 5-4, Northview (12-19) 3-0 (Spanish Fort (26-8) wins series 2-0)
Opelika (22-14) 2-1-4, Northridge (23-13) 1-2-1 (Opelika (21-13) wins series 2-1)
Helena (20-12) 2-5, Chilton County (16-15) 0-1 (Helena 20-12) wins series 2-0)
Russell County (34-3) 1-4, Daphne (12-13) 0-1 Russell County (34-3) wins series 2-0)
Saraland (25-10) 11-11, Park Crossing (18-14) 1-4 (Saraland (25-10) wins series 2-0)
Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (22-10) 4-4, Wetumpka (17-14) 0-2 (Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (22-10) wins series 2-0)
Chelsea (20-10) 10-10, Stanhope Elmore (10-24) 9-0 (Chelsea (20-10) wins series 2-0)

Gardendale (21-9) 4-12-4, McAdory (15-15) 6-4-2 (Gardendale (21-9) wins series 2-1)
Homewood (27-9) 16-15, Minor (14-19) 0-3 (Homewood (27-9) wins series 2-0)
Cullman (26-8) 5-4, Hartselle (21-16) 3-1 (Cullman (26-8) wins series 2-0)
Pell City (13-17) 2-2-10, Athens (25-11) 5-0-2 (Pell City (13-17) wins series 2-1)
Jasper (22-13) 10-7, Shades Valley (13-15) 0-5 (Jasper (22-13) wins series 2-0)
Hueytown (27-7) 11-11, Clay-Chalkville (14-13) 7-4 (Hueytown (27-7) wins series 2-0)
Austin (31-7) 7-13, Albertville (18-15) 1-1 (Austin 29-7) wins series 2-0)
Hazel Green (24-10) 1-3-6, Oxford (25-10) 1-5-5 (Hazel Green (24-10) wins series 2-1)

Encore Sports Medicine is proud to be the Official Provider of Athletic Training Services for the Alabama High School Athletic Association

AHSAA Baseball Scores 1stRound

Want to learn more about our Sports Medicine Program? Visit our website at encorerehab.com or call Gary Barfield, Director of Business Development and Sports Medicine at 404-933-4336.

Continuing Education Opportunity for Athletic Trainers, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Ortho Technicians- July 13-15, 2018 at Orange Beach. Click here for Encore Sports Medicine Symposium information.

INSTANT REPLAY for AHSAA Football 2018 Season

MLB Bound – Jonathan Gettys- Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan

2018 Encore Sports Medicine Symposium, July 13-15, 2018, Orange Beach, Alabama

Athletic Trainers, Strength Coaches, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapists and Ortho Techs: Great opportunity for continuing education!

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Encore Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine is proud to announce the 2018 Sports Medicine Symposium,
July 13-15, at the Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf, in beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama.

Presenters, from all over the country, will speak on the latest technologies and concepts in Physical Therapy, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine. Courses will focus on subjects including new assessment capabilities, preventative measures and emergent rehabilitative techniques.

This Symposium has been designed and crafted for Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists and Ortho Technicians. Participants may choose to attend one, two, or three days. Up to 18 CEUs may be earned.

~ FOR MORE INFO on courses, dates, and fees, choose here.

~ TO REGISTER for the Symposium and individual CEUs, choose here.

~ SCHEDULE for the three day events, choose here.

Encore Sports Medicine Symposium Presenters for 2018 include:
Dr Chris Jones, University South…

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