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Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, P.C.

Physical Therapy

The Center for Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is a physician owned physical therapy clinic specializing in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. What sets the facility apart is its commitment to the community and being a place where patients come first. Being dedicated to excellence and high quality of care, the Center provides a dynamic and proactive staff, a comprehensive and functional approach, and state of the art equipment.

During a patient's first visit the physical therapist will examine the patient's medical history and current complaints and will select tests and measures to perform based on the patient's impairment. An individualized program will then be created according to the findings. Treatment may or may not start during the initial session, depending on the patient's level of pain and reactivity. Time ill be provided for questions and answers concerning the patient's condition and prognosis. For a complete evaluation, easy access to the affected area is vital thus appropriate dress is necessary.

The patient is expected to participate fully in their treatment to enhance function and speed healing. They can do this by attending their treatments regularly, adhering to their home exercise program, having a healthy diet, and getting sufficient rest and sleep. Open communication with the physical therapist is also a vital part of the process to returning to their previous level of function and activity.

Georgia Bone and Joint Surgeons, P.C.

Our Staff

Heidi Contractor, MSPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS

Staff Physical Therapist
Heidi received her MS in physical therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is board certified in orthopedics by the APTA, board certified in athletic training athletic training by the NATA, and has earned certification as Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the NSCA.

Darius McAphee, PT

Staff Physical Therapist
Darius received his BS in physical therapy from the University of South Alabama.

Janice Zike, PT

Director of Physical Therapy
Janice received her BS in physical therapy from the University of North Florida.

Stacy DeKoker, PTA

Staff Physical Therapist Assistant
Stacy received her physical therapist assistant degree from Wallace State College in Hancesville, AL in 1998. She and her husband currently reside in Cartersville.

Beth Farmer, MSPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS

Staff Physical Therapist
Beth received her MS in physical therapy from the University of Alabama in Birmingham, AL. She is board certified in orthopedics by the APTA, board certified in athletic training by the NATA, and has earned certification as Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the NSCA.

Georgia Bone and Joint Surgeons, P.C.