I’ve heard it so many times. Most new patients are uncomfortable with the idea of physical therapy because they are afraid or unsure of what to expect regarding how much pain they will experience during their first physical therapy session.
However, during your first visit, your therapist will discuss your injury or surgery, your medical history, and your current pain level. At this point in the process, we really just want to get to know you.
Following your initial consultation, your therapist will collect some baseline data concerning your condition. They’ll measure your range of motion, strength, and other important points. Your therapist will then discuss their findings with you and develop a treatment plan.
As part of your treatment plan, your therapist will help you restore your range of motion and strength, as well as provide you exercises to do at home.
Our goal as physical therapists is to give you a treatment plan that helps reduce your pain, rather than prolong it.
Scott Stein has been a licensed physical therapist for over 30 years. Scott recognizes that many types of treatments are necessary for optimal healing. Scott continues to practice this philosophy utilizing both traditional and non-traditional treatment approaches as he develops programs and assists his patients. Working with many types of athletes, Scott is also a certified Retül Bicycle Fitter and Cycling Coach. He is married and the father of two children. He loves to bicycle, exercise, and cook healthy meals.
Congratulations to Eli Fortenberry from Athens Bible School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for February 2022!
Eli Fortenberry
Athens Bible School
Cross Country / Soccer
4.27 GPA
-Varsity Soccer Team Captain & 4-Year Starter / 3x XC State Qualifier / Top 5 Team Finish – Cross Country Sectionals (3x)
-“A” Honor Roll Member / Second (2nd) in Class Ranking / Senior Beta Club Member / Bryant Jordan Scholar Athlete
-L.E.A.D. Member (Leaders Encouraging A Difference) / 1st National Bank Student Advisory Board / Chapel Leader
In April of 2012, Michael McFarland was involved in a horrific car accident. His car was caught in the guardrail, and the guardrail slid through the floorboard of his car, pinning Michael into his vehicle. Michael was a young professional, newly out of the Marine Corps, now in a horrible state.
Michael was rushed to Huntsville Hospital where Dr. Leberte met him in the ER, ready to take on Michael’s injuries as an orthopaedic trauma surgeon. Michael knew the state of his leg was terrible, but really didn’t understand how grim until sometime later. Dr. Leberte operated on Michael a few short hours later, and his operations continued every other day for some time. He performed a total of 8 operations to save Michael’s leg. Michael says that, from the beginning, “Dr. Leberte had excellent bedside manner and was very positive.” Over the course of treatment and recovery, Dr. Leberte told Michael that the situation was grim. Not only was his leg in complete jeopardy of being saved, but once he was on the mend, he would have to learn to walk again.
“He didn’t let me get defeated – he helped me climb my way back up.”
As you can imagine, the long recovery was both physically and emotionally taxing. “God, my grit, determination, faith, Dr. Leberte, and my family, friends, and support system pushing me to move forward truly saved my leg. From that day until today, Dr. Leberte and I are connected on a personal level.” Michael went on to say he had many setbacks, physically and emotionally, but Dr. Leberte was with him every step of the way.
“I can walk now. I look at him, and along this path, I have acquired a friend. I feel like we have been through this together and feel a strong connection with him. He is real with me. He is honest with me. He has my back, and I have his back. I know as long as I need him, he will be with me every step of the way.”
Michael is now married with 2 kids and sees the world in a whole new light. To be honest, visiting with him was refreshing. I found someone who appreciates God winks and finds purpose in hard knocks as much as I do. The 45-minute to hour-long phone call brightened my day and gave me an even greater appreciation of the role our providers play – they have the ability to truly change someone’s life, and we have an entire network of folks who are truly grateful for what they are doing.
by Leah Beth McNutt
Dr. Leberte is a member of The Orthopaedic Center Trauma Team. He is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery. He provides expert care for patients with simple to severe musculoskeletal injuries and related complications such as hip and knee problems. Dr. Leberte offers advanced surgical procedures to preserve function and relieve pain in young and elderly patients. In addition to fracture care, Dr. Leberte provides general orthopaedic surgical care including joint replacement surgery.
Congratulations to Kaley Rigsby from Madison County High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for February 2022!
Kaley Rigsby
Madison County High School
Soccer
4.5 GPA
-5-Year Varsity Team Starter / Named 1st Team All-Area (2x), 1st Team All-County (3x), M.V.P. (2x) / 1st Team All-State
-“A” Honor Roll throughout HS / Presidential Award Recipient / National Honors Society / Top 10 of Graduating Class
-Miracle League Coach and Volunteer / School Soccer Camp Organizer / FCCLA Member / Tiger Pals / Youth Soccer Referee
Congratulations to Hudson Hill from Athens High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for February 2022!
Hudson Hill
New Hope High School
Basketball / Baseball
3.98 GPA
-Varsity Team Member (BXB) / Led Team to 4A Area Tournament / Led Baseball Team to Area, Sub-Region & Region Chmps.
-Advanced Placement Course Load / “A-B” Honor Roll / National Honor Society / Highest Average Award (History)
-School Ambassador / Anchor Club Member / Special Olympics Volunteer / Church Volunteer / Community Clean Up Volunteer
Congratulations to Emily Simon from Athens High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for February 2022!
Emily Simon
Athens High School
Softball
4.0 GPA
– All-State – First Team Selection / North/South All-Star Team Selection / Decatur Daily 5A-7A Player of the Year
– Student Council Member / Beta Club Member / National Honor Society Member / Rho Kappa Alpha Member
– Church Volunteer (Nursery) / Special Needs Volunteer with Sunshine Friends / Youth Softball Volunteer
Congratulations to Winton Williams from Huntsville High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for January 2022!
Winton Williams
Huntsville High School
Soccer / Marching Band
4.34 GPA
– Varsity Team Member / Sportsmanship & Leadership Awards / NA Soccer Coalition-Team Captain / Section Leader & Band Cpt.
– “A” Honor Roll / National Honors Society / Math, Music, Social Studies & Science Honors Societies Member / Math Team
– Boys Sunday School & Vacation Bible School Leader / Church Food Drive Volunteer / Math & English Tutor
Congratulations to Carin Wright from Madison County High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for January 2022!
Carin Wright
Madison County High School
Basketball
4.53 GPA
-Girls Varsity Team Captain / AHSAA Student Leadership Team / All-Area Basketball Team / All-Area Academic Basketball Team
-Alabama Girls State Nominee / Student Government – 4 Years / National Honors Society / A Honor Roll / Student Ambassador
-Tiger Pals Special Needs Mentor / United Cerebral Palsy Camp Volunteer / Local Service Project Volunteer / Mission Trip Vol.
Congratulations to Joshua Evans from Bob Jones High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for January 2022!
Joshua Evans
Bob Jones High School
Soccer
3.8 GPA
– Varsity Soccer Starter – 4 Years / All-State Soccer – Honorable Mention (2021) / Southern Coast Cup Champion (2019)
-A/B Honor Roll Member / Advanced Placement (AP) Course load / Score of 24 on ACT
Congratulations to Kacey Thompson from New Hope High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for January 2022!
Kacey Thompson
New Hope High School
Softball / Basketball
3.7 GPA
– Varsity Softball – 2 Years / Varsity Basketball – 4 Years / Area Champions – 2 Years / “Sweet 16” Finalists – 2 Years
– National Honors Society Member / Beta Club Member / Future Farmer of America (FFA) Member / Honor Roll Member
– New Hope Senior Center Volunteer / Owens Cross Roads Recreation Center Volunteer / School Volunteer