Therasport Physical and Aquatic Therapy

04/27/2026

Apparently Murph missed class on the day we taught him how to be an Aggie!

04/23/2026

You know you want to try? 😍😝🥳

04/15/2026

Our sweet swimming little Angel is now in the arms of Jesus. Please pray for her family and all who knew her as she touched so many lives. Like I said before, she is a little local celebrity 💔

04/10/2026

We LOVE us some Caine! Thanks for all you do for NACC but also all you’ve done for TheraSport through the years!

Behind every great team is someone making sure they can stay in the game💪

As the Northeast Alabama Community College Lady Mustangs Softball Team dominates the season at 35-1 and ranked # 1 in the nation, we’re shining a spotlight on someone who plays a critical role in that success, Dekalb Orthopedics and Sports Medicine's Athletic Trainer Caine Buff 👏

Athletic trainers are often the unsung heroes of athletics. Caine works tirelessly to help prevent injuries before they happen and catch issues early so athletes can stay healthy and competitive. From applying protective bracing and wraps to guiding athletes through treatment and rehabilitation, his impact is felt every single day.

But his role goes far beyond the sidelines. Caine serves as a first responder during emergencies, whether it’s fractures, sprains, or serious medical situations like sudden cardiac arrest. His quick action and expertise can make all the difference.

He also develops therapeutic programs to safely return athletes to play and acts as a vital link between orthopedic providers and coaches, ensuring every athlete’s health, safety, and limitations are clearly understood.

NACC Lady Mustang Coach Joe Guthrie stated how fortunate his team is to "have Caine right here in our backyard." Coach Guthrie said, "Caine has built great rapport with the players. He makes professional, non-emotional decisions and ensures that players get to the doctor when they need to. We also have a strong relationship with Dr Boatwright, and the collaboration between him, Caine, and our staff, has been excellent, and that's largely due to Caine."

Championship teams aren’t built on talent alone, they’re built on care, preparation, and support.

Thank you, Caine Buff, for helping keep these athletes strong, safe, and ready to compete! 🏆🥎

04/06/2026

THIS IS THE BIG NEWS!!!

I honestly can’t even put into words how excited I am to finally share this… I’ve known this guy for 30 years, and he is FINALLY here with us as Director of our Fort Payne location! He and his wife have already poured so much into this community, and if you know him, you already know how special he is.

I am personally overcome with emotion to say "WELCOME HOME Joe Metz, PT, ATC, CSCS, Cert. MTPT-DN!!"

We are so excited to have Joe joining our team, and in many ways, this truly feels like a homecoming.

Joe has spent much of his career serving rural communities across Alabama and Georgia, bringing high-quality physical therapy and sports medicine care to the people who need it most. What many may not know is that Joe was actually the first Athletic Trainer to serve DeKalb County, supporting local athletes long before sports medicine was what it is today.

Now, he’s coming back to continue that legacy.

Joe brings a rare and valuable combination of experience as both a Physical Therapist and a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer; something only two clinicians in our county can say, and we’re proud to have both serving patients at TheraSport. His background spans orthopedics, sports rehab, neurological care, pediatrics, geriatrics, and more. He has worked with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes across multiple settings and has led several outpatient clinics, bringing both clinical expertise and leadership to our team.

A native of Louisiana, Joe earned his Master of Physical Therapy from Georgia State University in 2006, his Certification in Athletic Training in 1993, and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Louisiana State University in 1992. He is a NSCS Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point and Dry Needling Therapist, and has also completed extensive education and training in concussion and vestibular rehabilitation.

More than anything, Joe is someone who genuinely cares about people and the communities he serves; and that’s exactly the kind of person we’re proud to have at TheraSport.

Outside of work, Joe enjoys spending time with his wife, Cherie, and their two adult children, DJ and Gabrielle. He is also an active member of Church of the Highlands.

We truly believe he is going to be such a gift to this area, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him here.
Welcome home, Joe.

04/06/2026

Bragging rights contest 🤣

04/03/2026

03/26/2026

Happy birthday to this Beach-lovin’, hard-working, hard-playing, Chaos Coordinator of ours! We 💚 you soooooo much!

03/11/2026

All I can say is that we are so blessed to be allowed to love on this baby! My favorite part is when she held my hand!

She is pretty much a local celebrity, so Nora Rose, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your circle! 🩷