Encore Rehabilitation, Inc.

12/11/2025

We are very proud of Occupational Therapist Luke Ostergaard on his outstanding commitment to excellence and the achievement of his Certified Hand Therapist certification!

~with Encore Rehabilitation-Brookley Field & Encore Rehabilitation-West Mobile

Encore Rehabilitation is proud to congratulate Luke Ostergaard, OTR/L, CEAS, Cert. DN — now officially a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)!

The CHT credential represents one of the highest levels of specialization in upper extremity rehabilitation. To become a CHT, therapists must complete extensive clinical experience in treating the hand and upper extremity (4,00+ hours) and pass a rigorous national board examination. This certification demonstrates advanced expertise in complex injuries and post-surgical care of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.

About Luke:
Luke Ostergaard serves as the Clinic Director at Encore Rehabilitation–Brookley Field and as an Occupational Therapist at Encore Rehabilitation–West Mobile. His specialties include upper extremity rehabilitation, hand therapy, industrial/workers’ compensation rehabilitation, ergonomic assessment, and dry needling.

A dual graduate of the University of South Alabama, Luke holds a B.S. in Exercise Science and an M.S. in Occupational Therapy.

Since joining Encore in 2021, he has been committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting individuals in regaining function and returning to meaningful activities.

Schedule with Luke:
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Please join us in congratulating Luke on this outstanding accomplishment and continued dedication to excellence in patient care!

Encore Rehabilitation-Brookley Field
1775 Ninth Street
Mobile, Alabama 36615
251-322-2071

12/10/2025

Meet Eli Stevens, our Encore Rehabilitation – Tupelo Athlete of the Month!

Eli is a student-athlete at TCPS, where he competes on both the basketball and football teams for the Eagles. He also has big dreams for the future, Eli shares that he’s considering becoming a Doctor after high school.

When he’s not on the field or court, Eli enjoys wakeboarding. He is the son of Dr. Matthew and Lindsey Stevens.

Eli, we are proud to have you as our Athlete of the Month! We wish you continued success in your academics and your athletic career.

Encore Sports Medicine is proud to be the Official Sports Medicine Provider for the Eagles! 🦅💙

Encore Rehabilitation - Tupelo
499 S Gloster Creek Village, Suite F1
Tupelo, MS 38801
662-269-8006

12/09/2025

Help us recognize our wonderful Physical Therapist Assistant, Leigh Ann Ainsworth, by voting for her daily through Dec 22nd!

Leigh Ann, you are our Healthcare Hero! Thank you for all you do!

VOTE DAILY for Our Healthcare Hero — Leigh Ann Ainsworth!

We are proud to share that Leigh Ann Ainsworth, LPTA at Encore Rehabilitation–Columbia, has been selected as a Finalist for the PineBelt News 2025 Healthcare Heroes Award for "Best Physical Therapist Assistant"! (We agree! She's the best!)

Leigh Ann is known throughout our community for her caring spirit, compassionate approach, and outstanding professionalism.

She represents the very best of healthcare in the Columbia area, and now she has the chance to be recognized for the incredible work she does every day.

You can vote once per day through December 22!

Vote here: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02dUCnLesTx43Wqu4SW2egBPrfUxfLWed3ch4qju3uAebkZLqtjbKGqFYam7QAjYjLl&id=100090944678578

Let’s show our support and help Leigh Ann bring this well-deserved honor home! Please share and encourage others to vote daily! 💙

Thank you for all you do, Leigh Ann! We are proud of you!

Encore Rehabilitation-Columbia
1215 Highway 98
Gulfport, Mississippi 39501
601-444-5050

12/05/2025

Congratulations to the Bayside Admirals on their outstanding 2025 Football Season! They are the 3A State Runner-Up!

Encore Sports Medicine is proud to be the Official Sports Medicine Provider for Bayside Academy Athletics! Go, Admirals!

12/05/2025

Congratulations to the Vigor High School Wolves on their outstanding 2025 Football Season! They are the 5A State Runner-Up!

Encore Sports Medicine is proud to be the Official Sports Medicine Provider for Vigor High School Athletics! Go, Wolves!

12/05/2025

It was a great day educating the students of Marion County about careers in Rehabilitation at the 4-H Your Money, Your Life event at Bevill State Community College!

We enjoyed the opportunity to help these young men and women as they explore their future career paths. Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals is always a privilege!

12/05/2025

We are always thankful for the opportunity to have student therapists in the clinic with us! We wish you the very best, Ms. Jones!

Encore Rehabilitation–Dothan has been delighted to have Lorna Jones with us for the past six weeks as she completed her clinical rotation.

Lorna, a native of Eufaula, is a student in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Wallace Community College and is looking forward to graduating in May 2026.

Lorna, it has been a pleasure having you with us! We look forward to seeing all that you will accomplish and contribute to the field of physical therapy. Wishing you all the best in your final semester and in your future career!

Encore Rehabilitation - Dothan
345 Healthwest Drive
Dothan, Alabama 36303
334-836-4523

12/05/2025

A special week for Moody High School as both girls flag football and boys football each bring home State Championship trophies!

Congratulations! We are very proud to provide Sports Medicine Coverage to Moody High School Athletics!

Congratulations to the Moody High School Blue Devils on their 1st ever State Championship win in Football!!!

Moody defeated the Vigor Wolves, 25-0. Go, Blue Devils!

Encore Sports Medicine is proud to be the Official Sports Medicine Provider for Moody High School Athletics! We LOVE to see you move!

Encore Rehabilitation-Leeds/Moody
8525 Whitfield Avenue, Suite 111
Leeds, Alabama 35094
205-352-2850

12/05/2025

We are proud to provide Sports Medicine coverage to the State Football Champions, Thompson High School! Go Warriors! We LOVE to see you move!

Congratulations to Thompson High School Warriors on their 7A State Football Championship win!

Defending Champion Thompson defeated Opelika, 48-10, to capture their 6th State Football Championship! Go, Warriors!

Encore Sports Medicine is proud to be the Official Sports Medicine Provider for Thompson High School Athletics! We LOVE to see you move!

Encore Rehabilitation-Alabaster
831 1st Street North, Suite B
Alabaster,Alabama 35007
205-719-2100

12/04/2025

Congratulations on their State Championship Flag Football victory to Moody High School Lady Blue Devils! We are proud to be your Sports Medicine Provider!

Congratulations to the Moody High School Lady Blue Devils on their 1st ever State Championship win in Flag Football!!!

Moody defeated the previous state champion, Montgomery Catholic, 27-18. Go, Lady Blue Devils!

Encore Sports Medicine is proud to be the Official Sports Medicine Provider for Moody High School Athletics! We LOVE to see you move!

Encore Rehabilitation-Leeds/Moody
8525 Whitfield Avenue, Suite 111
Leeds, Alabama 35094
205-352-2850