About Us

Sammy Bonfim, P.T, M.S

Therapist / Partner – Macon Location

Sammy BonfimSammy K. Bonfim P.T, M.S, is a Partner in the Rehabilitation and Performance Center at the Macon office. Mr. Bonfim is  nationally known for his work in physical therapy including an emphasis in the treatment of spinal conditions, athletic and sports physical therapy, and industrial rehabilitation and performance testing.

Education

Mercer University, Macon, GA
School of Liberal Arts
Bachelors of Arts in the Biological Sciences

North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, GA
Department of Allied Health
Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Professional Development

  • Specialized in manual therapy utilizing the Maitland and Paris techniques. These techniques are used to achieve optimal results in the treatment of issues related to the spine as well as other musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
  • Completed hundreds of hours of professional continuing education with concentration areas in spine and sports rehabilitation, and ergonomic assessment.
  • Provided specialized physical therapy for professional athletes in the NBA, female and male intercollegiate athletes, professional golfers, high school soccer, basketball, tennis athletes, and rodeo and water-sport athletes.
  • Trained under internationally known Physical therapist Robert Donnatelli Ph.D, P.T, O.C.S with providing sports specific techniques and biomechanical orthotic fabrication.
  • Certified as a Workwell Systems Functional Capacity Evaluator and has performed over one thousand functional capacity evaluations over the past 10 years.
  • Certified as a Impairment Rating Specialist through Ergoscience and has performed over one thousand impairment rating/calculations over the past 10 years.
  • Certified as a WorkSaver (sm) Affliliate Evaluator through the Industrial Safety and Rehabilitation Institute.
  • Certified as a WorkSteps Employment Evaluator.

Sammy’s current and past professional memberships and associations include:

  • American Physical Therapy Association
  • Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy Sectional Memberships
  • Foot & Ankle Special Interest Group
  • Physical Therapy Association of Georgia
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
  • Mercer University Alumni Association
  • North Georgia College & State University Alumni Association

Publications

The Female Athlete: A Descriptive Study of Biomechanics, Isokinetic Strength, and Knee Joint Laxity. Masters Thesis, 2002

To reach Mr. Bonfim, contact him via email,
or in the office at (478) 757-2255.

Terry Babcock

Office Manager – Macon Location

Terry BabcockTerry Babcock is the front office manager for Macon Rehabilitation and Performance Center. With more than 27 years of professional and administrative experience, she is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service.

Terry has received numerous awards and recognition for her service in the field of Property Management, and now brings her years of award-winning experience to MRPC.

Terry and her husband, Don reside in Warner Robins. They have two children, Brandon and Clarrissa. In her spare time, she enjoys scrapbooking, bird-watching, and spending time with her two miniature Schnauzers, Rippy and Roxy. Terry looks forward to serving you at our Macon location.

Brian Prell, P.T, M.S, CDMA, RRT

Therapist / Partner – Lake Oconee Location

Brian PrellBrian E. Prell, P.T, M.S, CDMA, RRT is a Partner in Rehabilitation and Performance Center at the Lake Oconee office. Mr. Prell is nationally known for his work in physical therapy including an emphasis in the treatment of vestibular and non-vestibular disorders.

Education

Macon State College, Macon, GA
Department of Allied Health
Associates of Science Respiratory Therapy

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
Bachelor of Science in Health Science/ Business

North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, GA
Department of Allied Health
Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Professional Development

  • Specialized in manual therapy utilizing the Maitland technique, an Australian approach. These techniques are used to achieve optimal results in the treatment of issues related to the spine as well as other musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
  • Developed the Neuromuscular Kinematic Modulation technique which is a structural analysis evaluation to assess relationships
    associated with the four primary load bearing joints of the body involving the shoulder, hips, , knees, and ankles.
  • Certified in level I Dynamic Movement Assessment (DMA) testing using Dartfish video analysis. The DMA is a research based
    performance/movement assessment designed to evaluate how a person moves, which allows us to quantify those movements using Dartfish software.
  • Developed and instructed a course entitled,” Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Vestibular and Non-Vestibular Balance Disorders.” which focuses on the variables which affect a person’s balance, including vertigo. The course has been taught to physical therapist across the southeast and throughout the country.
  • Specialized training in a Golf Performance Enhancement Program to develop golf specific exercise programs using unique equipment in conjunction with neuro-muscular re-education and balance training. The program was developed in association with the PGA, LPGA, and Champions Tours to address the unique requirements of the golfer.
  • Trained in providing sports specific techniques for development of the upper and lower quadrant in the athlete
  • Studied extensively under the pioneers of TMJ therapy in the evaluation and treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
  • Participated in coursework utilizing recent advances in treatment and evaluation of the shoulder and knee with cadaveric dissection

 

Publications

Rehabilitation for the Post-Surgical Orthopedic Patient, 2nd ed., 2007
Lateral Ligament Release of the Ankle
Open Reduction Internal Fixation of the Ankle

ROM and Function in the Caucasian and African American Female over the age of 65, Masters Thesis, 2002

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