LaTora Duff – Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation – Enterprise

Congratulations to LaTora Duff, Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation – Enterprise, Alabama! LaTora is a Senior at Samson High School where she plays Basketball (#30) for the Tigers. She has played Varsity for five years and has received the Dothan Eagle Super 12 and Honorable Mention-Super 12 honors. In addition LaTora has earned several accolades from the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) including AHSAA All-State Team Member, and AHSAA All-Star Team Member. She has been named game MVP on multiple occasions.

LaTora plans to continue playing basketball in college while she pursues a degree in Physical Therapy. We like your career choice, LaTora! She is the daughter of Frereka Regina Owens.

We wish you all the best, LaTora! Congratulations again!

Norm Moore – Patient of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation – Foley

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Congratulations to Norm Moore, Patient of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation – Foley!

Norm has been receiving physical therapy at Encore Rehabilitation in Foley for three weeks as he recovers from Hip Replacement Surgery. He selected Encore because his doctors and friends recommended the Foley Clinic.

Norm says, “Encore has friendly, knowledgeable and dedicated staff. Do the work and you get excellent results!”

Thank you, Norm, for your kind words! We wish you the best as you continue to receive physical therapy.

Encore Rehabilitation at Tuscaloosa Tinsel Trail

Kyler and Braiden invite you to come enjoy the Encore Rehabilitation Tree at Tuscaloosa’s Tinsel Trail! The Trail is open until January 14th and is free for viewing on Tuscaloosa’s Riverwalk!

Tinsel Trail is a project of Tuscaloosa’s One Place, a Family Resource Center, (TOP) a 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of local families. TOP serves over 8,500 people per year through afterschool programs, parenting and fatherhood, healthy relationship education, career development, GED classes, and teen intervention programs. Proceeds from Tinsel Trail are used to support these programs and serve the local community in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Khania Tolbert – Encore Rehabilitation Dothan Athlete of the Month

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Congratulations to Khania Tolbert, Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation – Dothan! Khania is a Freshman at Geneva High School where she participates in multiple sports including Basketball, Cheerleading, and Softball. This is her first year to play varsity basketball (#10). She has received Top 5 Basketball Players Award, as well as Highest Jump on Cheer Squad Award.

When not playing sports, Khania enjoys shopping, talking on the phone, and watching movies. Her future plans include running track and pursuing a psychologist degree. She is the daughter of Koreser Tolbert.

We wish you all the best, Khania!

Kate Kent – Athlete of the Month for Good Hope High School-Encore Rehabilitation Cullman

Congratulations to Kate Kent, Good Hope High School & Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman Athlete of the Month! Kate is a Senior at Good Hope High School where she plays Volleyball for the Raiders. In October 2017, she led her team to the runner-up in the Cullman County Volleyball Tournament, won the Area Championship, and to the Regional Tournament. She had 163 kills, 46 solo blocks, and 29 aces. She was named to the All County Team and the All Area Team.

Best of success to you, Kate!

Helping people- Chantry Hagood, LPTA

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“I became a Physical Therapist Assistant for one reason and that was to help people. When I was 15 years old, my mother and I were in a bad motor vehicle accident which broke her neck and crushed her right ankle. After seeing what she went through and the importance of physical therapy in her recovery, I knew I wanted to help others like my mother.”

Chantry received his Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Wallace State Community College and has been a clinician for six years. He has worked for Encore Rehabilitation for one year, treating patients at the Encore Rehabilitation offices in Haleyville and Russellville. Chantry is also a Certified Personal Trainer.

Chantry continues, “I love seeing people thrive and meet new people. I have developed some good friendships that stand to this day. I was a sports fanatic and so I love to see athletes get back to what they love to do and have success. I believe all of us therapists desire to make a difference.”

Thank you, Chantry for all you do!

Wallace State – Cullman Area Career Awareness Fair 2017

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Wallace State Community College and Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce invited 8th Grade Students from across the Greater Cullman area to come explore hands-on a variety of careers and professions at the Cullman Area Career Awareness Fair on November 7, 2017. Almost 1,000 students attended the event held at Wallace State in Hanceville, Alabama.

Sharing their passion for athletic training and rehabilitation are Encore Rehabilitation Athletic Trainers l-r: Gage Brewer; Dewayne Fortenberry; Adrianne Borland; and Jessica Burnetti with Occupational Therapy Assistant Leslie Perry. Also representing Encore Rehabilitation at the event were Adrian Dickerson and Bo Shirey.

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. was proud to share the fields of Athletic Training-Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. Encore Rehabilitation Athletic Trainers worked with students to teach the proper way to place an individual onto a spine board when there is a suspected neck or spine injury. The Athletic Trainers also discussed the need for taping in sports and activities to provide greater stability and prevent injury and some students received a taping to their ankle. Therapists were on hand to share how physical therapy and occupational therapy can help individuals recovering from an accident, injury or illness.

Best of success to all of the students in attendance!

Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month with Ranae Arrington

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After receiving an injury to her right elbow, Ranae Arrington needed physical therapy. Her injury lead to swelling in the hand and problems with her shoulder. Why did she choose Encore Rehabilitation – Russellville for her therapy? “Word of mouth,” states Ranae. “I was told Encore was really good and cared about their patients.”
We thank you, Ranae, for choosing Encore as your rehabilitation provider! Happy National Physical Therapy Month!

“Encore has been extra good with me!”

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“I had knee replacement surgery in July and then I had knee manipulation six weeks later,” says Sara Bell of Wilsonville, Alabama. Sara’s doctor recommended Encore Rehabilitation – Columbiana for her physical therapy. She is now very happy to report, “Now I can walk without my cane. Encore therapy has been extra good with me. Thank you.”

Thank you, Sara! Happy National Physical Therapy Month!

Close to Home – Amy Yarbrough and Encore Rehabilitation Gordo

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Amy Yarbrough was suffering weakness from a long-term illness. Her doctor referred her to Encore Rehabilitation – Gordo for strengthening and balance. Amy says. “The staff is the best! Encore has a good reputation.” She also enjoys the fact that the Encore Gordo clinic is close to her home.
Thank you, Amy! Happy National Physical Therapy Month!