P4 Physical Therapy

10/31/2025

🎃Feeling like a stiff skeleton this Halloween? Don’t let spooky joints haunt your moves! Whether you're creeping, crawling, or monster-mashing, physical therapy can help you stay smooth and pain-free. No tricks, just terrifyingly good treatment! 🦴👻💪

10/24/2025

We love receiving feedback from our patients. Your comments help us improve and better serve our communities. If you have a moment to spare, we'd love to hear about your experience. - The Team at P4 Physical Therapy.

10/23/2025

“I have to admit before I entered P4 Physical Therapy I was discouraged because my neck pain. But as soon as I walked in I was greeted by a very friendly staff. I then met Trace Garrett. We talked for a bit and he was incredibly knowledgeable of my neck issue and we went to work. He patiently explained each exercise, made sure I was comfortable, and encouraged me every day. My neck pain has improved tremendously and I am back to the activities that I enjoy. I am so grateful for the care I received from Trace. And the attention I received from the staff at P4 Physical Therapy. I highly recommend P4 Physical Therapy”
Vicki Dabbs

10/22/2025

Breathing better starts with care and movement! This Respiratory Care Week, we celebrate the vital role of respiratory therapists and the power of PT in supporting lung health. 💨

10/21/2025

Please help us welcome Bill Reed to the P4 Physical Therapy team! 👏
We're proud to have him join our P4 family as we continue to provide patient-centered care and make a positive impact in our communities. Be sure to say hi and help us make him feel right at home! 💪🙌

10/20/2025

Strong bones, strong life! 💪 This World Osteoporosis Day, let's raise awareness and celebrate the power of physical therapy in building balance, strength, and preventing fractures.

10/17/2025

We want to know how you're getting around town📍! Google, Waze, Apple Maps??? The answers are in! Google is winning by a mile (get it? 😉), but we want to know your map of choice. Tell us below or submit your vote in our poll! 🙌 https://nuvi.me/wt65vs

10/16/2025

Your spine supports you, let’s return the favor. 💙 This World Spine Day, we're committed to helping you move better, stand taller, and live pain-free through expert physical therapy.

10/15/2025

Today, we honor the courage, resilience, and journey of every breast cancer warrior. 💗 At every step, physical therapy is here to support healing, restore strength, and walk beside you with care and hope. 🎀

10/13/2025

We are looking for a full time Physical Therapist for Gardendale. If you’re interested in joining our wonderful staff or know someone who might be interested, please follow the link provided!

Company Description: P4 Physical Therapy believes in placing the well-being of our patients first. We accomplish this by carefully selecting compassionate, dedicated, and team-oriented staff. Our company is a therapist-owned with over 42 years of qualified therapy experience. Step inside our locat.....

10/12/2025

Physical therapy is a valuable tool for managing arthritis symptoms. It focuses on reducing pain, improving joint mobility, and strengthening supporting muscles. Read below about how PT helps manage arthritis symptoms:

1. Reduced Pain and Inflammation: PT exercises and manual therapy techniques help decrease swelling and stiffness, providing pain relief.

2. Improved Joint Mobility: Gentle stretching and range-of-motion exercises help patients move with less discomfort.

3. Strengthened Supporting Muscles: Building muscle around the joint reduces strain and improves overall stability.

4. Better Balance and Coordination: Therapy can help prevent falls, which are especially concerning for patients with arthritis.

5. Education for Everyday Life: Therapists teach joint protection techniques, proper body mechanics, and activity modifications to make daily tasks easier and safer.

By incorporating these strategies into a personalized exercise plan, patients can experience significant improvements in their quality of life and reduce reliance on pain medications.

10/09/2025

“I can’t say enough good things about P4 Physical Therapy! Trace was incredibly knowledgeable and patient as he helped me work through my back issues. He took time to explain each exercise, made sure I was comfortable, and encouraged me every step of the way. Thanks to the top-notch expertise and welcoming atmosphere at P4, my back pain has improved tremendously and I am back to the activities that I enjoy. I’m so grateful for the personalized care and attention I received. I highly recommend P4 Physical Therapy to anyone looking for compassionate, effective treatment.”
~ Emily Murphree

10/09/2025

Most health benefit maximums and flexible spending account funds renew on January 1st. In most cases, these are a “use it or lose it” benefit. If you are experiencing pain, now is the time to call us to make the most out of your 2025 benefits. Whenever you may need us, we're a click 🖥️ https://nuvi.me/z4bdb8 or a call 📞 +1 205 418 1080 away.

10/03/2025

If you're dealing with aches, pains, or limited mobility, you're not alone. Over 50 million people in the U.S. go to physical therapy each year 👀. And while many see us for the reasons listed above, that's not all we can do!

See how we can help you move and feel great. Here are the top reasons people come to physical therapy. 👉️ https://nuvi.me/7k44a1

10/02/2025

We know the word is out, so we want to officially share the news that Roxanne St Martin will be retiring as of October 31, 2025. We are deeply grateful for the many years of dedication, compassion, and care she has given not only to our clinic and our patients, but the profession as a whole. We are also very thankful for the many years of friendship. Rox has touched countless lives, and her presence in the clinic will be greatly missed. Please stop by and see her over the next month to celebrate her and wish her well in this next chapter of adventure, travel, and of course pickle ball!

09/30/2025

ACT Physical Therapy has joined P4 Physical Therapy to bring you even more personalized, community-based care with the same trusted team you know.

Welcome to the team, Rachel and Christene! We're thrilled to have these two amazing women join our family! ❤

09/26/2025

Going up and down stairs with a walker after surgery can seem daunting. We've put together a simple how-to that you can use to help manage the stairs safely.

Going Up ⬆️
1. Place your walker sideways with the opening towards you. Firmly grasp the stair rail with one hand and your walker with the other.
2. The walker's legs should be against the stair riser with all 4 legs in contact with the stairs. Step up with the non-surgical leg and follow with the surgical leg until both are on the same step

Going Down ⬇️
Repeat Step 1 of walking upstairs, then step down with the surgical leg and follow with the non-surgical leg.

It's important not to attempt stairs until released by your surgeon. If you need pre or post-surgical care, we're here to help.

09/24/2025

Strong women start with strong movement. This National Women’s Health & Fitness Day, we celebrate the power of physical therapy to support women’s strength, balance, and well-being at every stage of life. 💕

09/19/2025

“I can't say enough good things about my experience at P4 Physical Therapy in Gardendale. The team there is absolutely fantastic. They were incredibly welcoming and made me feel comfortable from the very first appointment.
The therapists were so knowledgeable and took the time to create a personalized plan that was just right for me. They listened to my concerns and gave me the routine and steps I needed to push through and get back to doing the things I enjoy. I'm leaving with so much less pain and so much more strength. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs physical therapy.”
Laura Ware

09/19/2025

Fall Sports are ramping up🏈⚽️🏐. We asked who you were more excited to follow, and so far, the college teams are taking the "W". Who do you follow? Tell us below or cast your vote 👉️https://nuvi.me/m63w05. We want to know!

09/17/2025

🛡️ World Patient Safety Day
Patient safety is at the core of everything we do. From individualized treatment plans to evidence-based care protocols, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for healing and recovery. Your safety is our priority at every visit and very session.

✅ Licensed clinicians
✅ Clean, accessible facilities
✅ Ongoing safety training
✅ Fall prevention and injury risk assessments

09/15/2025

This fall, let’s prevent the other kind of fall. 🍁 Balance, strength, and mobility matter — and physical therapy can help you stay steady all season long.

09/07/2025

👵👴 Happy Grandparents Day!
At P4, we’re honored to support the strength, independence, and mobility of the generations who’ve paved the way for us. Whether it’s staying active with the grandkids, reducing joint pain, or recovering from surgery, our tailored physical therapy programs help grandparents move better, feel stronger, and live fully.

💪 Because age is just a number - and motion is medicine.
❤️ Tag a grandparent you love!