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At The Physical Therapy Center of Ocean Springs we take pride in the quality of our work. All of our staff members are trained professionals, and are here to help you recover during a difficult time. Here are just a few things you should know about (the expertise of our clinic) rather than physical therapy:

Doug graduated from Ohio University with a degree in physical therapy in 1989. He then entered and successfully completed 18 months Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy Residency.

He is one of only 10 board certified Orthopedic Specialists currently practicing in Mississippi Comprehensive Functional Capacities Evaluations, 2-day format. Over 6000 performed since 1991.

Douglas Roll, Physical Therapist/Orthopedic Specialist
Doug is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Mississippi Physical Therapy Association, and Orthopedic Section and Private Practice Section of APTA.

With his intensive training in orthopedics and manual therapy he is a fellow to the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Therapists, one of the 220 in the United States. Locally, he is a member of St. Alphonsus Church.

He was a former board of directors for the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA, and the Ocean Springs Rotary Club. Doug graduated from Ohio University with a degree in physical therapy in 1989. He then entered and successfully completed 18 months Orthopedic Manual Therapy Residency.

Doug is on faculty at University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Physical Therapy and Lectures around the country on topics dealing with spine stabilization and strengthening exercises, and use of manual techniques and exercise to improve mobility and function.

Linda Darphin, Physical Therapist
attended the University of Southern Mississippi for undergraduate studies before graduating from the University of Mississippi Medical Center with a BS degree in physical therapy. She then successfully completed an 18-month orthopedic residency program with a specialization in Manual and Manipulative Physical Therapy.

She has pursued extensive post graduate education primarily in orthopedic physical therapy. Prior to moving to Ocean Springs, Linda was a partner/owner in Baton Rouge Physical Therapy where she specialized in treating and preventing work related injuries and served as a consultant to medical professionals, businesses and industries throughout the United States and Canada.

As a leader in the physical therapy profession, Linda has taught numerous continuing education seminars for therapist, actively participated in research and has been published in professional journals and scholarly texts.

Linda returned to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1999 where she is a member of First Presbyterian Church and is active in the community and schools with her husband and three children.