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.

Ms. DeFoor is Patient of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Foley

“I fell off a 3-step kitchen ladder and shattered my tibia plateau. One knee surgery, 14 screws, and 2 plates later, I came to Encore Rehabilitation-Foley for Physical Therapy. Since then, I have been doing range of motion and strengthening exercises. I went from a wheelchair to a cane and now moving more independently. Encore has helped me tremendously! Everyone is courteous, helpful, and listens to me. I would recommend Encore for rehab.” ~ Janie DeFoor, happy and moving again!

Ms. DeFoor, thank you for choosing Encore to be your rehab provider! We have been impressed with your dedication to recovery! We are proud to choose you as our Patient of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Foley

Encore Rehabilitation-Foley
1711 N. McKenzie Street, Suite 200
Foley, Alabama 36535
251-270-2505

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Say hello to Speech-Language Pathologist Rebecca Varnadore Hedegaard with Encore Rehabilitation-Leakesville

Say hello to Rebecca Varnadore Hedegaard, MS, CCC-SLP!

Speech-Language Pathologist Becca is a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi and The Mississippi University for Women. She is a Lucedale native and is looking forward to treating patients with speech and language and swallowing needs. Becca is skilled to treat all ages from pediatric to geriatric populations.

Do you or a loved one need Speech Therapy Services? Call Encore! We are here to help!

Pediatric Speech Services Offered:

• Articulation/Phonological Disorders
• Speech Delays
• Receptive/Expressive Language Skills
• Cognitive Skills
• Play Skills
• Fluency Testing/Stuttering
• Feeding/Swallowing Disorders
• Home Exercise Program

Adult Speech Services Offered:

• Dysphagia (Swallowing) Therapy
• NMES-Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for dysphagia
• Cognitive Skills
• Memory and Functional Safety Skills
• Speech Deficits (Aphasia, Apraxia, & other post-stroke care)
• Voice Therapy (related to Parkinson’s, etc.)
• Home Exercise Program

Encore Rehabilitation-Leakesville
433 Main Street
Leakesville, Mississippi 39451
601-394-4545

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Coleson is Patient of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Hartselle

Say hello to Coleson! He is our Patient of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Hartselle!

Coleson receives therapy with Encore to improve his motor skills and speech. We are always happy to see him and his bright smile! We are proud of the progress he is making towards more independence!

Way to go, Coleson! Thank you for choosing Encore to be your Rehab Provider!

Coleson is shown here with Occupational Therapy Assistant Lindsay Mills and Speech-Language Pathologist Dakota McCurley.

Encore Rehabilitation – Hartselle
615 Mynatt Street SW, Suite A
Hartselle, Alabama 35640
256-773-0138

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#EncoreRehab Lucedale welcome Occupational Therapist Merritt Vise to the Rehab Team!

Join us in welcoming Occupatonal Therapist Merritt Vise, OTR/L!

Encore Rehabilitation-Lucedale is delighted to welcome Merritt Vice to the Rehab Team!

Merritt graduated with his Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of South Alabama. He is a Lucedale local who has remained a young community leader in the local recreation sports and church communities around the county.

Merritt has the greatest experience and interest in treating a variety of upper extremity injuries, upper extremity splinting, and unique pediatric dyslexia strategies. However, he also enjoys aiding the geriatric and neurological populations as well. Merritt has experience treating patients in domestic and foreign contexts as he has traveled and treated in rural South Asia and plans to continue to pursue humanitarian trips.

In his free time, Merritt enjoys spending time in the gym and his metalworking shop, and mentoring teenagers as his church’s student minister.

We are glad to have you with us, Merritt, and look forward to working with you in our clinic and our community!

Encore Rehabilitation – Lucedale
5136 Main Street
Lucedale, Mississippi 39452
601-947-9005

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Welcome to Madison Bohannon, Occupational Therapist with #EncoreRehab Leakesville & Lucedale, MS

Welcome to our new Occupational Therapist, Madison Bohannon, OTD!

We are pleased to introduce to you Madison Bohannon! Madison graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center with a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. She has always known she had a passion for helping those in need. Throughout her journey in Occupational Therapy school, she realized she had a special interest in improving the quality of life for those in rural communities. She believes it is important to advocate for Occupational Therapy services and provide holistic care that emphasizes patients’ values and personal goals.

Some specific areas in which she has had the opportunity to train include, but are not limited to orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders, age-related disorders, and pediatrics.

She was also fortunate enough to have the opportunity to develop an Occupational Therapy Program within her local community at Encore Rehabilitation in Leakesville, Mississippi as part of her final Capstone Project!

Outside of school and her profession, Madison enjoys spending quality time with family and friends as well as hunting, working out, traveling, and going to church.

We are glad to have you in the Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. Family, Madison!

~~~Madison is providing healthcare with Encore Rehabilitation Clinics in Leakesville and Lucedale, Mississippi.

Encore Rehabilitation – Leakesville
433 Main Street
Leakesville, Mississippi 39451
601-394-4545

Encore Rehabilitation – Lucedale
5136 Main Street
Lucedale, Mississippi 39452
601-947-9005

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Encore Rehabilitation at the 2024 AHSAA Summer Conference and All-Star Week

We are excited to support the Alabama High School Summer Conference this week AND to provide Sports Medicine Coverage to the AHSAA All-Star Sports Week! We are proud to be the Official Sports Medicine Provider for the AHSAA for more than 20 years!

With over 40 years experience in rehabilitation and sports medicine, we stand as leaders in the healthcare industry and in the communities we serve!

We invite you to visit our website to find an Encore location near you!

Interested in a career change? We are now hiring highly-qualified licensed professionals to join the Encore Rehabilitation family!

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Coach Meeks is Patient of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Decatur

Say hello to Coach Steve Meek! We are proud to select him as our Patient of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Decatur!

“I’ve always been very pleased with Encore Rehabilitation. They are very professional and always nice.” ~ Coach Meeks

Coach Meeks has been very dedicated to his Physical Therapy program following his shoulder surgery. Now he is back to doing the things he loves! We wish you the best, Coach! Thank you for choosing Encore!

Coach Meeks is shown here with Physical Therapist Assistant Angela Damilano.

Is Physical Therapy in your future? We are here to help you regain your health! Call us to schedule your appointment!

Encore Rehabilitation – Decatur
2506 Danville Road
Decatur, Alabama 35603
256-350-6331

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Briggs is Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan

Join us in celebrating Briggs Mendheim as our Athlete of the Month! Briggs is a rising Sophomore at Northside Methodist Academy, where he plays Baseball and Basketball for the Knights! His future plans include continuing his baseball career at the college level while pursuing a physical therapy degree.

We are very proud of you, Briggs, and we wish you continued success in your athletics and academics!

Briggs is the son of Cody Mendheim and Amber Lewis.

Encore Sports Medicine is proud to be the Official Sports Medicine Provider for Northside Athletics!

Encore Rehabilitation – Dothan
345 Healthwest Drive
Dothan, Alabama 36303-2053
334-836-4523

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Pain is basically Zero – Tom Waddell with Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan

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“Rehab with Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan has resulted in my pain level going from an 8 to basically a zero now! I have progressed through basic range of motion exercises to those that are building back my strength. I can see that my arm will continue to improve. Special thanks to Ellen and Spring, my main therapists!

“I would recommend Encore because the therapists are very good and have a good relationship with my physician. Encore maintains a caring environment that gets results!” ~ Tom Waddell, happy patient

Thank you for choosing Encore as your Rehab Provider of choice, Mr. Wadell! We LOVE to see you move and are very excited about your successful rehab! Thank you for being our Patient of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan! We wish you the best!

Mr. Waddell is shown here with Physical Therapist Assistants Spring Cosby and Ellen Sheppard.

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

Interested in a career with Encore? See our current opportunities at https://encorerehab.com/career-opportunities

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Mule Night 5k Run -2024 with Encore Rehabilitation-Winfield

We are excited to sponsor the Annual Mule Night 5K Glow Run, September 27, 2024!!

This year will be a chip timed race.

• Time? Race starts at 11:59 pm! Onsite registration is from 10:30 pm-11:30 pm. You are not guaranteed a chip timer or t-shirt if you register the day of the race.

• Where? The race will start at City Hall (111 Bankhead Hwy).

• Pre-Registration: $25 – Register Online before September 13th at this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Winfield/MULENIGHT5K .

• Awards: Overall 5K Female and Male winners will receive a medal as well as the top three winners from each age division.

All of the proceeds go to the Winfield City High School Cross Country team!! We will also have a booth at the Mule Day Festival on Saturday. If you are in the area, please stop by our booth and say hello!

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