Physical Therapy Center
The Physical Therapy Center of Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists has been providing top quality physical therapy and athletic training services since 1998 in a state of the art 5,800 square foot facility in Biloxi, MS. Our goal is to provide the best therapeutic care from start to finish to get you back to normal, back to work or back in the game as quickly and safely as possible.
Our facility includes a variety of modalities and functional rehabilitation equipment including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, iontophoresis and traction; and also features pneumatic un-weighting system to assist in gait training, a Biodex Isokinetic System 3 in order to assist in determining when an athlete is safe to return to sports post injury and Cybex exercise equipment all designed to aid in returning patients to their maximum ability and independence as quickly and safely as possible.
The Physical Therapy Center of Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists maintains a treatment philosophy for physical therapy and rehabilitation that emphasizes the importance of providing the highest quality of patient care in order to obtain the ultimate goal of restoring our patients to their maximum potential and functional independence. In order to accomplish these objectives, we utilize the latest advances in hands-on treatment techniques in combination with state-of-the-art equipment. The treatment procedures produce improved functional outcomes with the lowest rehabilitation costs possible. We also have a unique symbiotic relationship with our 18 physicians at the Physical Therapy Center of Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists that you will not find at other physical therapy clinics; which allows the best and most effective possible treatment of our patients.
Our services include
- General orthopaedic physical therapy
- Post-surgical physical therapy
- Acute injury evaluation
- Sports therapy
- Athletic screenings
- Biomechanical orthotics
- Spine and back rehabilitation
- Home exercise programs
Our staff is among the best in the region in terms of expertise, knowledge, professional affiliation, and experience providing quality personalized physical therapy care. Our staff includes licensed physical therapists, certified athletic trainers and licensed physical therapy assistants. We work in treatment “teams” to provide you with the best personal care. Our licensed health care professionals are trained in state-of-the-art rehabilitation and manual techniques in rehabilitating orthopaedic and sports-related injuries, as well as post-operative conditions.
Physical Therapy Staff
Teresa Smith, BSPT Clinical Director, a graduate from the University of South Alabama in 2000, which is when she started with the company. She specializes in manual therapy, sports medicine, female ACL injury prevention, custom orthotics, golf injury prevention and rehab, overhead throwing athletes injury prevention and rehab, and general orthopaedics.
Alisha Farrish, DPT, native of Greenwood, MS, graduated from Mississippi College in 2006 where she earned a BS in Biology. While at MS College she was a member of the softball team. She attended University Medical Center Physical Therapy School and received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2009.