Sports

Harleigh LaFontaine – Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Diamondhead

Congratulations to Harleigh LaFontaine, Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Diamondhead! Harleigh is a Junior at Hancock High School where she has played varsity sports for three years. She participates in Volleyball (#3), Softball, and Dance and has been selected as Most Athletic for the Class of 2019.

After graduation, Harleigh plans to attend the University of Mississippi and become a Pediatrician. She is the daughter of Herbie and Marlena LaFontaine.

We wish you all the best in your pursuits, Harleigh!

At Encore Rehabilitation, we LOVE to see you move!

Amber Willis – Athlete of the Month, Encore Rehabilitation of Columbia

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Congratulations to Amber Willis, Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation of Columbia, Mississippi! Amber is a Senior at East Marion High School where she successfully competes in four sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, and Track.

Amber has played varsity sports four years for the Eagles and has won multiple awards and honors including Ironlady; District Best Defensive Basketball Player; All District Volleyball Team; and Best Softball Batting Average.

When not competing, Amber enjoys spending time with family and playing sports. She intends to pursue a college degree in Biology and Health. Amber is the daughter of Ronald and Laveta Willis.

Congratulations again, Amber! Have a great Senior year!

Brandi Fennell – Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-William Carey University

Congratulations to Brandi Fennell, Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-William Carey University!

Brandi participates in Cross Country and Track& Field events for the Crusaders. She is a Junior majoring in Nursing with plans to become NICU Nurse after graduation.

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

Tyler Borden – Athlete of the Month for Addison High School & Encore Rehabilitation – Cullman

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!

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!

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!

Bailey Webb – Athlete of the Month – Encore Rehabilitation Winfield

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Congratulations to Bailey Webb for being named Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Winfield!

Bailey is a Senior at Winfield High School. He has played varsity football for the Pirates for four years. You can find him on the field wearing jersey #34. When not on the football field, Bailey enjoys fishing.

His post-gradation plans include becoming a nurse practitioner. He is the son of Grant and Jana Webb.

Way to go, Bailey! We wish you all the best!

“I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else!” Ashley Bosarge & Encore Rehabilitation Tillman’s Corner

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Ashley Bosarge was in pain, and lots of it. She relates, “Midway through my junior season of softball, I injured by right shoulder and started to realize the pain I was experiencing was serious. I had very limited range of motion in my shoulder and certain movements of my neck sent a painful burning sensation down my arm or my hand would go numb. After months of waiting to find out the exact cause, my MRI showed that I had labral tearing. I was diagnosed with long thoracic nerve palsy.”

Ashley has been receiving treatment at Encore Rehabilitation – Tillman’s Corner for about six months. Recovery from an injury such as hers can take time-and patience.

Ashley says, “The therapists at Encore – Tillman’s Corner truly care for their patients. They have made me realize that some progress is better than no progress and they continue to keep me motivated. It feels great to be surrounded by people who want to see you succeed as much as you do. I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else!”

We wish you continued recovery, Ashley! Happy National Physical Therapy Month!

At Encore Rehabilitation, we LOVE to see you move!

“Best career decision I’ve made!” Barry Haisting, LTPA – Encore Rehabilitation Haleyville

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Beginning a new career path at age 41 was not easy but Barry Haisting shares, “Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant is by far the best career decision I’ve made!”

“When I began this career path 8 years ago, my interest was based around athletics and returning athletes to play. Since then, I would say my interest has definitely changed to helping others return to work and independence,” he expressed. Barry is a Physical Therapist Assistant at Encore Rehabilitation of Haleyville.

Previously to receiving his PTA degree from Wallace State Community College, he had received a business degree from Northwest Shoals Community College. Happy to be treating patients, Barry has been in the physical therapy field for 8 years and has been with Encore Rehabilitation for 4 years.

Happy National Physical Therapy Month, Barry! We appreciate all you do!