BenchMark Physical Therapy

The holidays can be a busy and overwhelming time, but with a little preparation and mindfulness, you can keep stress at bay. Here are a few ways to navigate the season with ease:

✅ Get Organized Early
Plan ahead for travel, events, and budgets to avoid last-minute chaos.
✅ Slow Down
Take a deep breath and tackle your to-do list one step at a time—rushing only adds to stress.
✅ Say "No" When Needed
Prioritize your well-being by setting boundaries. It's okay to decline extra commitments.
✅ Avoid Comparisons
Focus on what matters most—spending quality time with loved ones, not creating a "perfect" holiday.
✅ Take Care of Yourself
Stay active, eat well, and get enough sleep. Address any aches and pains before they slow you down - physical therapy can help!

How do you stay stress-free during the holidays? Share your tips below!

Did you know you can access physical therapy services with or without a prescription? That's right – it's called Direct Access and it allows you to be evaluated by a therapist, often within 48 hours, allowing for quicker access to care and faster recovery.

At BenchMark, we understand that your journey to recovery is personal and unique. Direct Access empowers you to take the first step towards relief and improved mobility for all your aches, pains, strains, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Visit https://bit.ly/3Yi3Yc2 to request an appointment and experience the benefits of Direct Access to care.

*𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑑𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑗𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠.

Experiencing hip pain or discomfort when moving? Our physical therapists have compiled a series of safe and gentle hip bursitis exercises to prevent and relieve pain.

Move Freely Again: Hip Bursitis Exercises for Pain Relief | BenchMark Physical Therapy Benchmark physical therapists have compiled this series of safe and gentle hip bursitis exercises to prevent and relieve pain.

This Veterans Day, we offer our deepest gratitude to the brave and dedicated individuals who have made tremendous sacrifices to protect our country's freedom and independence.

We are committed to supporting active or retired military personnel and their families through our Upstream Pillars With Purpose Benevolent Fund for Military Personnel & Family Care. This initiative makes grants to charities that provide education, physical and mental therapy, and the basic living needs of military personnel and those who care for them. We also support transitional services that aid veterans as they return to their communities.

Just recently, we granted $5,000 to Operation Finally Home - a nonprofit that brings together homebuilders, remodelers, developers, the military, and communities to build custom, mortgage-free homes for America's heroes and their families.

To learn more or share your support visit: https://bit.ly/3I6Ua9j

We love hearing from our patients. Are you moving and feeling better than ever? Can't stop raving about your therapist?

Comment below!

👏𝑆ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡-𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐶ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑦𝑑𝑎𝑙𝑒,𝑆𝐶 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚

Fall marathon season is here! Whether you are looking forward to your first race or are an avid marathoner looking to improve your performance and prevent injuries, physical therapy can help. 🏃🍂

The Power of Physical Therapy for Marathon Prep and Recovery | BenchMark Physical Therapy Learn how to prep for your race and the best ways to ensure a full marathon recovery.

We've got Halloween spirit! 🎃👻 Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween!

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are proud to show our support for the fighters, survivors, and everyone impacted by breast cancer. 🎀 Together, we stand strong in raising awareness and promoting early detection.

📷 𝑆𝑢𝑔𝑎𝑟 𝐻𝑖𝑙𝑙, 𝐺𝐴 𝑇𝑒𝑎𝑚

Football does take a toll on the body. Here, we look at the best football injury prevention tips to keep players healthy and safe.

Football Injury Prevention Tips: Training Strategies to Make the Game Safer | BenchMark Physical Therapy Football takes a toll on the body. Here are some of the best football injury prevention tips to keep players healthy and safe.

Rivals on the field, but always One Team when it comes to care! 💪 PTs and ATs collaborate to deliver the best care to our injured athletes.

📷 𝑅𝑉𝑃, 𝐵𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑛 𝐴𝑑𝑎𝑚𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝐴𝑇 𝐶𝑜𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑜𝑒𝑦 𝑇𝑎𝑚𝑏𝑢𝑟𝑜

Massage guns have become widely popular in recent years. These do-it-yourself tools are designed to relieve muscle pain and tension. But do massage guns work?

Here, we look at the pros and cons of percussive therapy to help you decide whether to invest in a portable massage device.

Do Massage Guns Work? | BenchMark Physical Therapy Discover the pros and cons of percussive therapy to help you decide whether to invest in a massage gun. Consult with a specialist at a BenchMark PT near you.

In celebration of PT Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the work our Physical Therapists do every day!

Our PTs are movement experts dedicated to improving your quality of life through hands-on care, personalized treatment plans, and patient education. From the first assessment to full recovery, they tailor each treatment to help you move better, reduce pain, and prevent future injuries.

To learn how PT can help YOU contact a clinic near you - https://bit.ly/4h9oD9k

There's still time to take advantage of our FREE fall risk and balance screen to celebrate National Falls Prevention Month! We are excited to offer complimentary screens to reduce the risk of falls to you, your friends and family through November 1st!

𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 at one of our participating locations by visiting https://bit.ly/3zkjFFF.

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📣We have some exciting news! We are streamlining our presence to bring you a better social experience. Follow our main brand page to stay connected with us and receive the latest updates, education, and community love.

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Despite common myths, physical activity can improve the health of older adults. It can help them maintain strength and balance, control weight, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and even improve mental health.

Exercise benefits people of all ages. And that's the truth.

Common myths about aging and exercise.

This Military Appreciation Month, we salute our that has served or is serving in all branches of the military and national guard. We sincerely thank those brave and dedicated individuals who have sacrificed tremendously to protect our country’s freedom and independence.

𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧
𝐔.𝐒. 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 (𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟓-𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟗)

Thank you!

For many people, the summer season marks the time to get back outside and resume an exercise routine. But if it’s been a few months, you want to start out slowly and strategically.

Read on to learn our top 5 steps for a safe return to regular exercise this summer.

Follow These Steps For a Safe Return to Regular Exercise This Summer - BenchMark Physical Therapy Warm weather is the time to get outside for fitness. Here are our top 5 steps for a safe return to regular exercise this summer.

We are excited to announce the opening of our newest clinic in Hollywood-Mountain Brook - Homewood, AL. The clinic is located at 356 Hollywood Blvd and can be contacted by phone at 205-855-0101.

Clinic director Amanda Johnson earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Duke University and is also a specialized vestibular physical therapist.

With nine years of clinical experience, Johnson is certified in LSVT BIG for treating Parkinson’s disease and in functional dry needling. Her clinical interests include neurological outpatient care, pediatric and motor development rehabilitation, and migraine/concussion rehabilitation.

For more information and to request an appointment, please visit us online: https://bit.ly/3QBufwe

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We are excited to announce the opening of our newest clinic in Pike Road, AL. The clinic is located at 9553 Vaughn Rd and can be contacted by phone at 334-659-1771.

Clinic director Dara Irving earned a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She is certified in lymphedema management (with additional training in breast cancer rehabilitation) from the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy. She has advanced training in kinesiology taping.

For more information and to request an appointment, please visit us online: https://bit.ly/3Ea7JFX

Be sure to like our clinic’s page for news and updates: https://www.facebook.com/BMPTPikeRoadAL

Our clinic in Pike Road, AL will be opening soon! The clinic is located at 9553 Vaughn Rd and can be reached by phone at 334-659-1771.

For more information and to request an appointment, please visit us online: https://bit.ly/3CRFRos

We are excited to announce the opening of our newest clinic in Orange Beach, AL The clinic is located at 25751 Perdido Beach Blvd Suite A7 and can be contacted by phone, at 251-501-4781.

Clinic director Leslie Niederriter earned a doctor of physical therapy degree and has advanced manual therapy training from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.

Leslie is certified in vestibular rehabilitation, Astym soft-tissue mobilization, modern management of the older adult [GC1] and trigger point dry needling. Her clinical interests include posture/gait assessments and balance disorders/fall prevention.

For more information and to request an appointment, please visit us online: https://bit.ly/3pCcjVt

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Our clinic in Orange Beach, AL will be opening soon! The clinic is located at 25751 Perdido Beach Blvd Suite A7 and can be reached by phone at 251-501-4781.

For more information and to request an appointment, please visit us online: https://bit.ly/3QmllRN

We are excited to announce the opening of our newest clinic in Hoover, AL. The clinic is located at 2659 Valleydale Rd and can be reached by phone at 205-905-6922.

Clinic director Vincent Stephens earned a doctor of physical therapy degree from Alabama State University and is certified in dry needling for the lower quarter. Stephens specializes in treating general orthopedic conditions, sports injuries, injured workers and post-operative conditions and in the comprehensive management of the lumbopelvic region.

For more information and to request an appointment, please visit us online: https://bit.ly/3tgfOnb

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Our clinic in Hoover, AL will be opening soon! The clinic is located at 2659 Valleydale Rd and can be reached by phone at 205-905-6922.

For more information and to request an appointment, please visit us online: https://bit.ly/3tgfOnb

We are excited to announce the opening of our newest clinic in Hoover, AL. The clinic is located at 4289 S Shades Crest Rd Ste 109 and can be reached by phone at 205-621-8822.

Clinic director Lauren Langley earned a doctor of physical therapy degree from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Ky. Certified as a lymphedema therapist, Langley has particular areas of interest that include geriatrics, balance, fall prevention, post-operative care, oncological care and wound care.

For more information and to request an appointment, please visit us online: https://bit.ly/3HaZBnY

Be sure to like our clinic page for news and updates: https://bit.ly/36AVBQ8

Our clinic in Hoover, AL will be opening soon! The clinic is located at 4289 S Shades Crest Rd Ste 109 and can be reached by phone at 205-621-8822.

For more information and to request an appointment, please visit us online: https://bit.ly/3HaZBnY

We are excited to announce the opening of our newest clinic in Auburn, AL. The clinic is located at 1111 S College St Unit 200 B and can be reached by phone at 334-521-1610.

Clinic director Curtis “DeWayne” Purvis earned a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. He is a certified athletic trainer and is certified in manual therapy.

For more information and to request an appointment, please visit us online:
https://bit.ly/3FaGfO7

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We are excited to announce the opening of our newest clinic in Hoover, AL. The clinic is located at 771 Shades Mountain Plz and can be reached by phone at 205-718-8011.

Clinic director Lacey Hill earned a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is an orthopedic clinical specialist and is residency trained through Upstream Rehab Institute. She is certified in trigger point dry needling and LSVT BIG for treating Parkinson’s disease.

For more information and to request an appointment, please visit us online: https://bit.ly/3E8pxih

Be sure to like our clinic page for news and updates: https://bit.ly/3qiFYDd

Our clinic in Bluff Park, AL will be opening soon! The clinic is located at 771 Shades Mountain Plz and can be reached by phone at 205-718-8011.

For more information and to request an appointment, please visit us online: https://bit.ly/3E8pxih

Our clinic in Auburn South, AL will be opening soon! The clinic is located at 1111 S College St Unit 200 B and can be reached by phone at 334-521-1610.

For more information and to request an appointment, please visit us online:
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We are excited to announce the opening of our newest clinic in Birmingham - Lakeshore Pavilion, AL. The clinic is located at 2822 Lakeshore Pkwy and can be reached by phone at 205-848-6841.

Clinic director Brian Romano earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of Alabama and a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is certified in dry needling and level one-certified by the Titleist Performance Institute, reflecting his interest in the sports rehabilitation of golfers and other rotational athletes.

For more information and to request an appointment, please visit us online: https://bit.ly/3xvBgUB

Be sure to like our clinic page for news and updates: https://bit.ly/3Az8Ni

Our clinic in Birmingham - Lakeshore Pavilion, AL will be opening soon! The clinic is located at 2822 Lakeshore Pkwy and can be reached by phone at 205-848-6841.

For more information and to request an appointment, please visit us online: https://bit.ly/3xvBgUB

We are excited to announce the opening of our newest clinic in Spanish Fort, AL. The clinic is located at 8230 Spanish Fort Blvd. Suite B and can be reached by phone, 251-385-7979.

Morgan Yates, a graduate of Spanish Fort High School, is the clinic director. She earned a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from the University of Alabama and a doctor of physical therapy degree from South College in Knoxville, Tenn. Yates is a certified athletic trainer and certified in trigger point dry needling and in women’s health.

For more information and to request an appointment, visit us online: https://benchmark.urpt.com/locations/spanish-fort/

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