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Dr. Adrianne Bird

PT, DPT | South Sound Physical & Hand Therapy – Tacoma

“Empowered people see every challenge as an opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive. Using creativity and care, we can build stronger and healthier lives together.”

Adrianne is a skilled and compassionate physical therapist with a deep commitment to helping patients achieve their goals through evidence-based care. With experience in addressing a wide range of orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions, she specializes in conservative care and post-operative rehabilitation. She takes pride in creating personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, goals, and lifestyle.

Adrianne believes in building strong, trust-based relationships with her patients and emphasizes collaborative care with other providers to ensure effective outcomes. She is passionate about helping individuals restore mobility, strength, and confidence on their journey to wellness. She enjoys serving her community and loves to read, travel with her spouse and children, and spend time with her casual running group friends.


Education:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (University of Puget Sound)
  • Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance (Brigham Young University)

Professional affiliations:

Specialized Training

  • Balance and falls prevention
  • Ergonomic training and assessment 
  • Post-operative care
  • Vestibular rehabilitation 
  • Wellness
  • Dry needling 
  • Total joint rehabilitation
  • Otago Exercise Program (OEP)