Alabama

Mason Wakefield – Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan

Mason Wakefield Dothan

A big shout-out to Mason Wakefield, Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan!

Mason is a Senior at Northview High School where he plays Football(#11) and has been Captain for the team for 2 years. He also played 2 years on the Varsity Baseball Team. After graduation, Mason plans to attend Auburn University and study Pre-Med.

In his free time, Mason enjoys disc golf, football, and outdoor activities. He is the son of Sandi and Greg Wakefield.

Congratulations, Mason and we wish you the best!

“I would recommend Encore to anybody!”

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Adele Wallace of Calera was having back pain, so much so that her back “locked up”!

Her doctor referred her to Encore Rehabilitation-Columbiana and after one month, this is what Adele has to say:

“Currently I have no more back pain and I have resumed all of my regular activities. I have been to Encore before and had good results. I would recommend Encore to anybody!”

Thank you, Adele, for choosing Encore Rehabilitation! We LOVE to see you move!

Justin Byrd, DPT, ATC, new Clinic Director at Encore Rehabilitation-Priceville

Justin Byrd DPT ATC

Welcome to our new Clinic Director, Justin Byrd, DPT, ATC, Cert. DN!

Justin has been a part of Encore Rehabilitation for two and a half years as a Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer.

Justin received his Clinicial Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Alabama State University and a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from The University of Alabama. While attending UA, he worked with the softball, gymnastic, and football teams. Justin is certified in Dry Needling and is currently pursuing his certification in Spinal Manipulation from the Spinal Manipulation Institute. He will soon earn his Diploma in Osteopractic.

Justin combines his knowledge of the human body with a strong sense of compassion and understanding to develop personal, individualized, patient-centered care for treating a variety of orthopedic and sport-related injuries/impairments. He focuses on hands-on manual therapy that consist of manipulation, mobilization, and dry needling. He desires to help all his patients regain complete functional movement and mobility, especially individuals suffering from back pain, neck pain, tension headaches, and cervicogenic headaches.

Justin is married to Kristie Hutchison Byrd, a native of Priceville. Kristie also works for Encore Rehabilitation as an Occupational Therapist. They are the proud parents of Olivia Kate (Livy).

Congratulations, Justin!

Kanasta Daniel- Athlete of the Month for Vinemont High School and Encore Rehabilitation Cullman

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Congratulations to Kanasta Daniel for being selected as the Athlete of the Month for Vinemont High School and Encore Rehabilitation – Cullman!

Kanasta is a Sophomore and plays multiple sports for the Eagles: Basketball, Softball, and Track. She has also served as a Football Manager. After graduation, Kanasta plans to pursue a degree in Aerospace Engineering at Michigan University. She is the daughter of Waylon and Channah Daniel.

Way to go, Kanasta!

 

Kenya McQuirter-Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year for Alabama

Congratulations to Kenya McQuirter of McGill-Toolen Catholic High School for being named Gatorade Player of the Year in Alabama in Volleyball!

Kenya has 516 kills, 292 digs, 89 blocks and 58 service aces. She is a Junior at McGill-Toolen where she maintains a 3.75 GPA. The the school’s Ambassador Program, Kenya has volunteered with youth volleyball camps and Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Kenya is fifth Gatorade Volleyball Player of the year to be selected from McGill-Toolen.

To read more about Kenya, visit #GatoradePOY .

 

**The Gatorade Player of the Year award was established in 1985 to recognize the nation’s most elite high school student-athletes for their athletic excellence, academic achievement and exemplary character.

 

More Confident! – Debra Howard and Encore Rehabilitation-Columbiana

Debra Howard Columbiana

Being a mail carrier, Debra Howard needs to be able to walk and carry heavy pouches of mail. Knee problems were causing Debra trouble, even after surgery.

She says, “The doctor referred me for Physical Therapy  and it helped strengthen my knee and made me much more confident about going back to work.” 

After a month of rehabilitation with Encore Rehabilitation-Columbiana, Debra is greatly improved!

Thank you, Debra, for choosing Encore! 

Antonia Smith- Athlete of the Month for Holly Pond High School and Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman
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Antonia Smith, Holly Pond High School Athlete of the Month, with Gage Brewer, Encore Rehabilitation Athletic Trainer and Volleyball Coach Emily Brown.

Congratulations to Antonia Smith, Athlete of the Month for Holly Pond High School and Encore Rehabilitation – Cullman! 

Antonia is a Senior and a Middle Hitter on the Broncos Volleyball Team. Her coach, Coach Emily Brown says, “Antonia is a great athlete with a great attitude and that is not easy to find. Antonia is very special and I am so proud of her!”

Encore Rehabilitation is proud of you too, Antonia! We wish you the best! 

Super 12 Athletes honored at Banquet

The Dothan Eagle Super 12 banquet was held January 18 at Flowers Hospital. This is an awards banquet to honor local high school athletes in football, volleyball, and cross-country. Southern Bone & Joint Specialists and Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. sponsored the banquet. The guest speaker was Austin Johnson, a member of the University of Alabama Football Team and former quarterback for Elba High School.

This year’s winners are pictured below.

For photos of other Super 12 Athletes, please visit our Facebook page, Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan.

Makennah Mills Cross Country Player of the Year Super 12 Jan 2018

Makennah Mills, Northview High School, Super 12 Cross Country Female Athlete of the Year

 

Gabe Henneberger Cross Country Player of the Year Super 12 Jan 2018

Gabe Henneberger, Enterprise High School, Super 12 Cross County Male Athlete of the Year

 

Amy Warrick Volleyball Coach of the Year Super 12 jan 2018

Coach Amy Warrick, Goshen High School, Super 12 Volleyball Coach of the Year (3rd from left). Also pictured are Super 12 Athletes (Goshen High School) Kelsey Gibson and Hannah Calhoun.

 

Autmn Mayes Volleyball Player of the Year Super 12 Jan 2017

Autumn Mayes, Providence High School, Super 12 Volleyball Player of the Year

 

Bart Synder Brock Synder Goshen Coach and Player of the Year Super 12 jan 2017

Bart Synder, Super 12 Football Coach of the Year with Brock Synder, Super 12 Football Player of the Year. Both are from Goshen High School.

New Clinic Director – Justin Hargett, DPT, Encore Rehabilitation-Decatur, AL

Justin Hargett DPT Decatur Jan 2018

Welcome to our new Clinic Director -Justin Hargett, PT, DPT, Cert. DN!

Justin has been a clinician with Encore Rehabilitation for four years. He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Alabama State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Auburn University. He also holds a certification in Dry Needling.

Justin’s focus is a patient-centered hands-on approach for the purpose of treating a wide variety of orthopedic and neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Justin emphasizes manual therapy techniques including spinal manipulation in order to assist patients in returning to pain-free, functional, recreational, and work-related activites.

Justin is the co-author of the article “The Use of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Determining Fifth Metatarsal Fractures” which was published in two orthopedic sports medicine journals and recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association-APTA  at the 2013 National Physical Therapy Convention. He believes strongly in continuing education and mentoring his staff in order to provide the highest quality of care for his community.

Justin is a native of Hartselle, Alabama. Justin and his wife, Jessica, have two kids, Abby and Truett.