Dockery & Associates Physical Therapy

10/15/2025

🧠 Adhesive capsulitis, aka Frozen Shoulder, is a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the shoulder capsule, particularly the rotator cuff interval. This shoulder dysfunction has three distinct stages and each phase has its own goals for rehabilitation.

🧊 Freezing Stage: Characterized by pain > stiffness. The goal here is to minimize pain and prevent a loss of range of motion. Aggressive, end-range techniques are contraindicated as this will just further inflame the capsular, create greater pain, and result in increased joint contracture.

❄️ Frozen Stage: Characterized by stiffness > pain. During this stage, inflammation begins to subside; therefore, mobility exercises and joint mobilizations can be progressed in intensity.

🌞 Thawing Stage: Characterized by improving mobility. End-range joint mobilizations and an aggressive range of motion program can commence.

☝️ These 3 exercises above specifically stretch the area of the shoulder that becomes inflamed and fibrotic. It is a progression with each subsequent exercise a little more strenuous.

Hope this helps!

10/12/2025

RDL with Wall Support is one of my personal favorites when prescribing strengthening exercises for hip pain and stability training. 👍

Putting the glutes on max stretch prior to engaging facilitates hypertrophy, particular with heavier loads. 💪

Give this one a go and let me know what you think!

10/11/2025

Improve your balance with this simple progression…

✅ Advance ankle/foot strength
✅ Enhance ankle/foot proprioception
✅ Increase functional stability of lower chain

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10/04/2025

Ultrasound Guided Dry Needling is more precise and effective. 🪡

10/02/2025

🙋‍♂️ The shoulder joint is a unique joint in the human body because it is able to move in multiple planes and this is how it is used functionally. When we reach overhead, throw a ball, or carry the groceries multiple muscles are having to engage to complete these tasks within the range that is required.

💪 Isolated shoulder muscle strengthening is great, but eventually a more dynamic rehab program will need to be initiated that requires the shoulder musculature to work as a symphony.

📌 For example, a common force couple we see in the shoulder is that between the rotator cuff and the deltoid. When we raise our hand overhead, the rotator cuff provides a medial and inferior force on the humeral head resisting deltoids superior pull. This is needed or the humeral head would clash into the undersurface of the acromion. This would cause limited shoulder mobility and pain could be produced. We don’t want that!

👆SEE ABOVE for a simple dynamic shoulder strengthening exercise with minimal equipment. Notice hand position throughout movement.

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09/25/2025

Welcome Carly McLaughlin, our newest CHT, to the Dockery & Associates PT Team! 👩‍⚕️

So let me tell you a little bit about Carly..

Carly graduated from South Alabama (go Jags! 🐆) in 2018 with her Masters in Occupational Therapy. She began her career in Michigan and is a die hard sports fan for all things Detroit.

Carly moved down to the Huntsville area two years ago where she has utilized her patient centered approach to form meaningful relationships with her patients while providing top-notch expertise of a Certified Hand Therapist. Carly specializes in upper extremity, post-op and conservative treatments, wound care, orthotic fabrication, dry needling, and kinesiotaping.

In her free time Carly enjoys spending time with her husband and their three dogs, reading books, watching Detroit sports, and golfing.

Schedule an appointment to see Carly today! 🙌

09/24/2025

Team Appreciation Spotlight! 🙌

Yesterday we celebrated our amazing Front Office Manager, Kelly!

Kelly is the smiling face that greets every patient and the steady hand that keeps our schedules running smoothly. Her dedication, kindness, and hard work make life easier for every single member of our team and for every patient who walks through our doors.

We are so thankful for all that you do, Kelly! Dockery & Associates Physical Therapy wouldn’t be the same without you. ☺️

08/27/2025

Another day, another success story! Mr. Terry came to us with back pain that limited his ability to do the things he enjoyed to do. He wanted to be able to take care of his lawn and workout at the gym without pain and/or fear of further injury. With commitment to his PT program, he is now able to do so!! So proud of Mr. Terry and all his progress! 🙌

08/25/2025

We had a little fun with this one—Mr. Fleener worked with Dr. Fleenor, and together they made quite the team! 🤝

Mr. Fleener came to us with neck pain from long hours at a computer. We started by putting out the fire and then steadily progressed range of motion, building strength, and teaching strategies for posture and workstation ergonomics.

Now, after meeting all of his personal goals, we’re proud to have sent Mr. Fleenor back to work and life moving and feeling his best!

If you are needing a Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy consult, don’t hesitate and request an appointment on our website or give our office a call! 📲

Dockery & Associates PT
401 Hughes Rd, Suite 2
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 285-4352
www.dockerypt.com

08/08/2025

Congratulations, Debbie! 🎉

When Debbie first came to Dockery & Associates Physical Therapy, she was working hard to overcome strength and balance challenges. Through her dedication and hard work and with the support of our team she has now met all of her goals! 💪👏

Debbie shared, “I’ve been to several other PT clinics, but none of them were like this.” 💙

We’re so proud of your progress, Debbie, and grateful you chose us to be part of your health care team. Here’s to moving strong and feeling confident again! 🙌

08/07/2025

We’re hiring! 🙌

We are looking for a passionate and talented Part-Time OR Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our growing Hand Therapy team! ✋

Dockery & Associates PT is a locally owned outpatient private practice located in the heart of Madison, AL. We pride ourselves on providing 1-on-1 care with the highest level of expertise to the members of our community. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

If you are interested in this career opportunity, send your resume to Krystal@dockerypt.com 📨

Experience 1-on-1 Care with Dockery & Associates Physical Therapy in Madison, AL. We improve lives by relieving pain. Start today!

08/05/2025

Testimonial Tuesday! 🙌📝

Read what Dr. Glenn Fleenor’s (PT, DPT) patients are saying…