
Mr. Jerry Richard Akins PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Physical Therapist
1819 Pepperell Pkwy Opelika AL, 36801About
Jerry Akins is a physical therapist practicing in Opelika, AL. Jerry Akins specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Jerry Akins can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Jerry Akins will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
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- Mrs. Suzanne Clanton Baker PT30 Samford Ave Opelika AL 36801
- Ms. Christy Denise Crawley P.T.4800 48th St Valley AL 36854
- Mrs. Carole Sandra Pugh Other1819 Pepperell Pkwy Opelika AL 36801
- Jennifer Foulkes Reuss P.T.2000 Pepperell Pkwy Opelika AL 36801
- Mrs. Monique Lashanta Miller PT665 Opelika Rd Auburn AL 36830
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