Meet Our Senior Clinical Specialists
Clinical leadership at TherapySouth may not always follow the traditional route. While many physical therapists aspire to become directors, some prefer increased clinical opportunities without the tasks of clinic management. At TherapySouth, a professional development pathway for physical or occupational therapists is the Senior Clinical Specialist (SCS) role. This role acknowledges leaders in our practice while […]
Maximizing Your Golf Game
Maximizing Your Golf Game: The Role of Fitness Assessment, Injury Prevention, and Performance Enhancement by Zach Mayhew, PT, DPT As a sports medicine physical therapist specializing in golf fitness, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of integrating fitness assessment, injury prevention, and performance enhancement into a golfer’s routine to unlock their optimal swing. At […]
Checking in with TherapySouth Gluckstadt
A message from Clinic Director Andrew Duggar As physical therapists, we “get” to spend more time with you than any other healthcare provider when you are under our care. Once you choose to allow us to join your health journey, we consider you a part of our family as long as you want to be. […]
Prevent Injuries This Spring
Prevent Injuries This Spring by Ethan Kicker, PT, DPT Have you ever thought about going to physical therapy to prevent an injury rather than after an injury? Now that Spring has arrived, there is more time for activities like pickleball, tennis, and other outdoor fun. Although the temperatures may be on the rise, so […]
Early Intervention for Back Pain
When it comes to the management and treatment of chronic pain, such as back pain, patients are faced with a variety of options to find relief. The good news is that most insurance companies recognize the importance of early intervention for this type of pain and more patients can now access quality treatment. While this has […]
How to Use Your Foam Roller
The foam roller is a well-established tool in both the fitness industry and rehab space. It’s a versatile tool often used for managing soft tissues. Foam rolling can be used for various body parts and is a great option to mix in with your wellness routine or on your rest day. Contrary to what […]
TherapySouth joins Health Talents International Missions Work in Guatemala
Two of our own TherapySouth PTs joined a team from Health Talents International with other healthcare professionals on a trip to Guatemala where they provided physical therapy and health services to the communities there. Nathan Click, PT, MSPT and Ann Lee, PT, DPT both reflect on the unique opportunity they have as Christians and physical therapists […]
Alabama’s First Orthopedic Residency Program
TherapySouth is proud to partner with UAB to develop the first and only accredited orthopedic physical therapy residency program in Alabama. This is possible thanks to years of growth in our relationship with UAB professors, staff, alumni and students. Our practice is committed to lifelong learning – providing opportunities for our therapists to enhance […]
Your Choice for Physical Therapy
Power of the patient’s choice Now more than ever, individuals hold the power to make decisions and seek out opportunities for where to shop, dine, and even receive their medical treatments. Since we are an outpatient therapy company, it is important to us that our network of referral partners, patients and community members know […]
Balance and Vestibular Therapy
Featured Therapist: Jazma Dobbins, PT, DPT, PRPC, CVT Did you know our body uses three different systems to maintain balance? These systems are the vestibular system, visual system, and somatosensory or body system. When one isn’t functioning optimally, the other two systems have to pick up the slack. Balance directly impacts the way we […]
