TherapySouth Hoover 3421 South Shades Crest Road, Suite 107 205-987-6501 therapysouth.com
TherapySouth Hoover – U.S. 31/I-65 1550 U.S. 31, Suite L 205-855-5800 therapysouth.com
TherapySouth Riverchase/Valleydale 2279 Valleydale Road, Suite 200 205-874-9523 therapysouth.com
Q: What is TherapySouth and how can they help me?
A: TherapySouth provides physical therapy and hand therapy services in the outpatient clinic setting. Our focus is to provide personalized, hands-on care. Our goal is to help our patients get back to the activities they enjoy most, such as sports, hobbies, family time, work and more.
Q: What would you like potential patients to know about your practice?
A: We take our core values very seriously. We are a company based on faith that believes in family, integrity, service, compassion, fitness, perseverance, and giving. We try to instill these values in all of our employees and encourage them to live them out not only at work as professionals, but also in their personal lives.
Q: What separates TherapySouth from other companies in the industry?
A: The patient-focused approach of all our staff, our community involvement, core values, clinical excellence and training of our therapists is what makes TherapySouth unique.
Q: What does a first visit look like at TherapySouth?
A: During the initial evaluation, your therapist will take a thorough history of your condition or injury and review past medical history that may influence your case. Appropriate baseline objective measures will be recorded to evaluate throughout your treatment, such as range of motion and strength. Together, you and your therapist will discuss and set goals to help you achieve maximum function. Your therapist will determine a treatment plan and prescribe a home exercise program for you to perform independently. Typically, some hands-on treatment will be given at the first appointment, if time permits. Your therapist will communicate and coordinate with other health care professionals as needed to provide optimal care.
Q: Do I need a doctor’s referral to schedule an appointment at TherapySouth?
A: Patients are welcome to schedule an initial evaluation appointment without a physician’s referral. Your therapist will perform and initial evaluation to determine if therapy is appropriate for you and communicate with your primary care physician, or physician specialist, to obtain approval for ongoing treatment. You can also receive wellness services depending on the nature of your problem. To schedule an appointment, patients can call the clinic directly or visit our website to check appointment availability and set up an initial visit.
Q: What type of services does TherapySouth provide?
A: TherapySouth provides services for after-surgery rehabilitation, work or sports injuries, sprains and strains, back pain, neck pain, pelvic health therapy, headaches and TMJ/TMD dysfunction, industrial safety and wellness, vertigo, balance strengthening and more. We treat many other musculoskeletal conditions. Feel free to call us or visit a local clinic to discuss your needs. We encourage an annual screening to determine if your body is moving to its fullest capabilities.
Q: Who benefits from the services that you provide at TherapySouth?
A: We treat patients of all ages who are looking to create a healthier lifestyle, recover from an injury, prevent future injuries, or who suffer from chronic pain conditions.
Q: What is your approach or philosophy to customer service?
A: Our patients and their outcomes are the key to our success. They are at the center of our practice and are treated like family. We are thankful to have many returning patients and new patient referrals though word of mouth.
Q: How long have you been in business or practicing?
A: TherapySouth has been serving the greater Birmingham community for 15 years!