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The Gainesville Physical Therapy team has one goal: providing you with
effective and successful rehabilitation. We give you personal attention
on every visit to ensure a continuity of care and to offer support and
encouragement in your recovery. Our staff works closely with you and your
physician to create a program that is specifically tailored to your needs.
We know that "one size does not fit all," so we take into consideration your
age, physical condition, pain level, range of motion and the nature of your
injury to set realistic goals for your rehabilitation. Our front office
and therapists then work closely with you as you go through the recovery
process. We serve as both coach and cheerleader for you to achieve
winning results.
Vicki Sims, PT, CHT
Co-Director
Vicki Sims, PT, CHT is a 1976 graduate of Georgia State University. She has practiced
in the Gainesville, Georgia community since graduating. She is Clinical Co-Director
of Gainesville Physical Therapy. She has served as Director of Physical Therapy at Lanier Park
Regional Hospital for nine years. Her clinical specialties include evaluation and treatment
of sacroiliac joint dysfunction, hand therapy (Certified Hand Therapist) and orthopedic
manual therapy.
Vicki is active in research and has co-authored four clinical papers on the
sacroiliac joint. In addition to her practice, since 1994 she has been teaching continuing
education courses including "The Evaluation and Treatment of Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction."
Vicki had the distinction of being invited to speak at the 1995 International Conference on Sacroiliac
Joint and Low Back Pain in San Diego, California.
Vicki co-authored three articles for publication and was invited to present at the 5th World Congress on Lower
Back and Pelvic Pain in Melbourne, Australia in 2004. She has also written "The Definitive Book on the Treatment
of SI Joint Dysfunction."
Email Vicki at: vsims@gainesvillept.com
Jeff Skorput, PT
Jeff Skorput, PT is a 1977 graduate of The University of Vermont. Jeff has practiced orthopedic
physical therapy since 1977, and with Gainesville Physical Therapy since 1987. He completed
his clinical postgraduate program in Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 1984. He teaches continuing
education courses on the topic of Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Evaluation and Treatment.
His clinical specialties include evaluation and treatment of sacroliac joint dysfunction, sports medicine, treatment
of TMJ disorders, and orthopedic manual therapy.
Email Jeff at: jskorput@gainesvillept.com
Joanne Hamilton, PT
Joanne Hamilton, PT is a 1978 graduate of West Virgina University. Joanne has practiced
in Gainesville since 1981. She was the National Director of Occupational Health Services
for Physiotherapy Associates from 1994-1999. She has given national presentations on various topics
including Functional Capacity Evaluations, Validity Testing, Management of Injured Workers, and Work Site
Assessments. Her clinical specialties include functional capacity evaluation, work conditioning programs,
industrial education programs, and impairment ratings in accordance with AMA's Guides, Arthritis Foundation
self-help course instructor, and orthopedic manual medicine.
Email Joanne at: jhamilton@gainesvillept.com
Kristen Basinger, PT, CHT
Kristen Basinger, PT, CHT is a 1995 graduate of St. Louis University. Kristen
has practiced physical therapy in Gainesville since 1995. Her clinical specialties include
treatment of lymphedema, hand therapy (Certified Hand Therapy) and orthopedic manual therapy.
Email Kristen at: kbasinger@gainesvillept.com
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