When you have an injury and want relief, it can be challenging to narrow down your options. Many communities have a plethora of options for physical therapy, and Birmingham is no exception. Here in the Magic City, we could call ourselves a healthcare hub, because we have multiple major hospitals and countless healthcare facilities. With so many choices, how do you decide which clinic to visit for your physical therapy treatment?
EW Motion Therapy has been in the Birmingham physical therapy market for over 20 years, and we understand the overwhelming amount of options in the greater Birmingham area. We would love to be your physical therapy provider, but we understand that this may not always be the case. Our ultimate goal is to help you find the right clinic for your condition and treatment needs, even if you decide not to go with us.
To help you understand your options for physical therapy in Birmingham, we’ve made a list of some of the best-reviewed physical therapy clinics (above 4.5 stars on Google with at least 15 reviews at the time of publication) in the greater Birmingham area, in no particular order. We have also included some of each clinic’s specializations, as listed on their website. This list can help you learn more about your options and make the best decision for your needs.
It is vital to find the best physical therapist for you so you can work toward your goals. Learn more about how to choose the right physical therapist here.
Top-reviewed physical therapy clinics in Birmingham
ATI Physical Therapy
Locations: 7 locations in the greater Birmingham area
Google rating: 4.9/5 stars
Insurance accepted: most major insurance companies & local providers by state
Website: https://www.atipt.com/
ATI Physical Therapy specializes in research-based physical therapy, with programs in workers’ compensation rehab, employer worksite solutions, sports medicine, home health, and a variety of other specialty therapies.
Results Physiotherapy
Locations: 6 locations in the greater Birmingham area
Google rating: 4.9/5 stars
Insurance accepted: most major insurance companies & workers’ compensation
Website: https://www.resultspt.com/
Founded in 1996 in Nashville, TN, Results Physiotherapy is a sponsor of the Special Olympics and specializes in personalized service from leading clinicians that will help you return to your everyday life.
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute
Locations: 4 locations in the greater Birmingham area
Google rating: 4.8/5 stars
Insurance accepted: most major insurance companies
Website: https://drayer.urpt.com/
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute, a member of the Upstream Rehabilitation group, specializes in movement assessment and offers occupational and speech therapy as well as physical therapy.
BenchMark Physical Therapy
Locations: 5 locations in the greater Birmingham area
Google rating: 4.8/5 stars
Insurance accepted: most major insurance companies
Website: https://benchmark.urpt.com/
BenchMark Physical Therapy is part of the Upstream Rehabilitation group and offers various physical therapy programs, including geriatric and neurological rehabilitation.
TherapySouth
Locations: 23 locations in the greater Birmingham area
Google rating: 5/5 stars
Insurance accepted: all major insurance companies
Website: https://therapysouth.com/
With the most locations in Birmingham of any practice, TherapySouth specializes in personalized, hands-on care and offers a variety of rehabilitation and wellness programs.
Iron City Physical Therapy
Location: 201 Office Park Dr., Suite 150, Birmingham, AL 35242
Google rating: 4.8/5 stars
Insurance accepted: not listed
Website: https://www.ironcitypt.com/
Iron City Physical Therapy is passionate about patient care and offers various services to decrease pain and increase mobility and strength. They have a robust worker's compensation program and even work directly with ACIPCO employees.
Birmingham Physical Therapy
Location: 3234 Cahaba Heights Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
Google rating: 4.5/5 stars
Insurance accepted: most major insurance plans
Website: https://birminghamphysicaltherapy.com/
Since 2005, Birmingham Physical Therapy has been dedicated to providing one-on-one physical therapy treatment to patients to improve outcomes and maximize quality of life. Other programs include sports evaluations, performance and wellness programs, and dry needling.
Vulcan Performance and Physical Therapy
Location: 3918 Montclair Rd #101, Birmingham, AL 35213
Google rating: 5/5 stars
Insurance accepted: not listed
Website: https://www.vulcanmovement.com/
Since its founding in 2017, Vulcan Performance has been passionate about research-backed one-on-one physical therapy. In addition to physical therapy, they offer many wellness programs, including nutrition services, dry needling, and bike fittings.
Thrive Physical Therapy and Wellness
Locations: 2 locations in the greater Birmingham area
Google rating: 5/5 stars
Insurance accepted: BCBS (in-network) and other major insurance plans (out-of-network)
Website: https://www.thriveptal.com/
Founded in 2020, Thrive offers general orthopedic physical therapy and special programs for pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
Finding the best Birmingham physical therapist for you
This list will help you feel more confident as you decide where you would like to receive physical therapy. We know your options in the Birmingham area are plentiful, and this list is not comprehensive, but we want you to be informed of some well-reviewed clinics as you continue your research.
At EW Motion Therapy, we have had the privilege of serving the greater Birmingham area for over twenty years, and we want to help you find the right treatment plan for your condition. Read our article on whether EW Motion is right for you to determine whether our services might be a good fit.
If you would like to learn more about EW Motion Therapy’s services, fill out the Request an Appointment form on our website. Someone from our staff will contact you within 48 hours with your next steps.
