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Grayson Richardson has Down Syndrome and attends the Ocean Springs Pediatric Clinic for Speech Therapy. He smiles all the time and has a special talent for remembering the name of everyone he meets at the clinic. You have a great smile, Grayson!
Santa stopped by the clinic on Monday, December 11th to visit all the kids. We enjoy Santa’s visit every year! Merry Christmas from Ocean Springs Pediatric Clinic and Encore Rehabilitation!
Rachael Jones is passionate about her patients! “The best thing about being a Physical Therapist is my patients! As a Physical Therapist, I spend one-on-one time with each patient over a period of weeks and often months. I not only educate, facilitate, and assist in their healing, but I also get to know patients on a personal level. I meet their families and hear their struggles. I am honored to watch their success. I am privileged to experience the joy when they walk again, return to sports, return to work, gain their independence and when they are finally pain-free. I am thankful for my role as physical therapist and consider it a great honor.”
A native of Guin, Alabama, Rachael is the Regional Director of the Encore Rehabilitation Clinics in Fayette, Vernon, Hamilton, and Winfield. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from The University of Mississippi and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Rachael also holds a certification in Dry Needling. She has been a clinician for seven years and has practiced with Encore Rehabilitation for five years.
Thank you, Rachael, for all that you do for your patients and Encore Rehabilitation!
Congratulations to Tony Brown of East Central High School for being named Gatorade Player of the Year in Mississippi in Football!
Tony rushed for 2,748 yards and scored 47 TDs in 2017. He is a Senior at East Central where he maintains a 3.42 GPA. Tony also spends time with his church youth group providing community service. Way to go Tony! We wish you the best in obtaining National Gatorade Player of the Year!
**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.
Click to access 2018_FB_TBrown.pdf
At Encore Rehabilitation, our Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists have the knowledge and expertise to evaluate and treat hand injuries, weakness, and dysfunction. Our goal is to return our patients back to an active and healthy lifestyle by relieving pain, improving circulation, reducing swelling, and strengthening grip. Treatments may include exercise, spitting, modalities, and patient education.
Common diagnoses we treat are:
Hand-related rehabilitation is covered under most insurances. If rehabilitation and therapy are in your future, Choose Encore Rehabilitation!
Shoulder Replacement? Encore Rehabilitation of Hartselle can help! Just ask Shannon Ferguson. “I’ve had physical therapy with Encore Rehabilitation in the past from previous surgeries,” Shannon says. A recent total left shoulder replacement brought him back to Encore again. Shannon gives Encore his recommendation – “The staff at Encore are very friendly and professional.”
Thank you, Shannon for choosing Encore Rehabilitation as part of your wellness journey!
Congratulations to Cathy Shands McGee,
Patient of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation – Clanton, Alabama!
“I would like to thank Encore Rehabilitation for all that they have done for me. They are an outstanding facility and I would recommend them to any individual seeking therapy, as I have to several of my friends and family members. The staff at Encore are extremely helpful, friendly, and very knowledgeable, not to mention tons of patience with their clients, especially me. Thank you, Taylor, for your time, patience, understanding and willingness to help me get better and achieve my goals.” ~ Cathy Shands McGee
Low Back Pain? According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH)*, “80% percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. It is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work days. In a large survey, more than a quarter of adults reported experiencing low back pain during the past 3 months.” Low back pain may affect sleep, work, family life, and recreational activities. Yet many individuals do not seek professional medical help for low back pain.
How can physical therapy help? Physical therapy may be beneficial to relieve pain, increase movement, strengthen the back and core muscles, and improve mobility and flexibility. Physical therapists also work with patients to teach them proper positioning, movement, and lifting techniques. At Encore Rehabilitation, we assist patients in recovery and prevention as well as educate patients on how to avoid re-injury.
If you are experiencing low back pain, seek professional medical help. Encore Rehabilitation is ready to help you get back to living!
*NIH Source: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet
Congratulations to Tyler Borden, Athlete of the Month for Addison High School and Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman! Tyler is a Senior at Addison where he plays Running Back and Defensive Back (#17) for the Bulldogs. For the month of October, Tyler posted 450 years and 7 touchdowns in only 3 games. We wish you all the best in your senior year, Tyler!
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!
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