We love to see you move

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

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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.

Madison Harbison, Athlete of the Month-Vinemont High School & Encore Rehabilitation of Cullman

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Madison Harbison has been selected as Athlete of the Month for Vinemont High School and Encore Rehabilitation – Cullman!

Madison is a Senior and enjoys playing Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball for the Eagles. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Nursing Degree at Wallace State Community College.

Madison is the daughter of Mark and Shannan Harbison.

Congratulations, Madison! Enjoy your Senior year!

Heart of Dixie Tournament, Montgomery Alabama

Encore Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine was glad to provide Athletic Training Services for the Heart of Dixie Volleyball Tournament in Montgomery, Jan. 13-14, 2018.

We LOVE to see you move!

Making a Difference in the World – Amanda Royal, LPTA

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Amanda Royal loves being a Physical Therapist Assistant! Her favorite part of her work is helping people return to an active lifestyle. Amanda says, “The reward is when your patients cry and hug you and tell you ‘thank you for helping me walk again!’ This job is rewarding in so many ways, it’s almost hard to describe, but knowing I’m making a difference in this world through physical therapy is all I ever wanted.”

Making a difference is something Amanda also does away from her daily career. Amanda serves as a US Navy Reservist. She recently completed A School Training as a Hospital Corpsman at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where she was on the Dean’s List.

Encore Rehabilitation-Foley is very proud of Amanda for serving the Foley community and in the US Navy Reserve!

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Christian Peterson – Athlete of the Month for Saint Bernard Preparatory and Encore Rehabilitation of Cullman

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Meet Christian Peterson – a Senior at Saint Bernard Preparatory School and Athlete of the Month for Saint Bernard’s and Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman!

Christian plays varsity Basketball, Soccer, Track, and Baseball for the Saints. When not participating in sports, Christian enjoys spending time with his friends. He is the son of Meg and Pete Peterson.

Enjoy the rest of your senior year, Christian. We wish you the best!

They listen to how I feel

Heather Bland Montgomery East Revised

Recovery from surgery can be challenging. Just ask Heather Bland. She was recently recovering from rotator cuff and bicep tendon repair surgery. A friend recommended she go to Encore Rehabilitation-Montgomery East for her physical therapy.

Heather tells about her rehabilitation at Encore: “Tyson and Lauren have helped me work on rehabbing my shoulder after surgery. My surgeon was impressed at how well I was able to move my shoulder just weeks later.”

“Tyson and Lauren were also great at explaining why we do what we do each visit along with what to expect afterwards.”

Thank you, Heather, for sharing your experience at Encore Rehabilitation!

Regional Director Tyson Crisman, PT, sees patients at Encore Rehabilitation-Montgomery East, while Lauren Luke, DPT, is the Clinical Director at our new location-Encore Rehabilitation-Pike Road.

Griffin Morris – Athlete of the Month for Holly Pond and Encore Rehabilitation of Cullman

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Senior Griffin Morris of Holly Pond High School has been chosen as Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman!

Griffin plays Basketball (#12) for the Broncos. He has been named All-County and twice he has been selected for All-Area for Basketball. Griffin has been on the Varsity team for three years.

Way to go, Griffin! We wish you a fantastic senior year!

Maurice Hicks – Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation – Enterprise

A huge shoutout to Maurice Hicks of Enterprise High School for being named Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation – Enterprise!

Maurice is a Junior and plays Football (#3) for the Wildcats! When not on the field playing his favorite sport, he likes to play games on the Xbox. His post-graduate plans include playing college football while earning his Law Enforcement degree.

Maurice is the son of Maurice Hicks, Sr., and Giselle Noa.

Congratulations, Maurice!

Kristofer Jones – Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation – Oak Grove

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Kristopher Jones has been selected as the Encore Rehabilitation – Oak Grove Athlete of the Month! Kristopher is a Junior at Oak Grove High School where he plays Varsity Football (#20) and Baseball (#7). Kristopher has lettered all three years of high school and has also made the All-Area Team in Baseball.

When not playing sports for the Warriors, he enjoys hunting, fishing, weight-lifting, and playing video games. His post-graduation plans include attending college.

Kristopher is the son of Robert and Sandra Stephens.

Congratulations, Kristopher!