Jimmy Dunn

Jimmy Dunn, PT, DPT

A Birmingham native, Jimmy attend the University of South Alabama, graduating with a degree in Biomedical Sciences in 2010. He then went on to complete his education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, earning his Doctorate in Physical Therapy degree in 2013. During his time in the program, Jimmy participated in research on the effectiveness of boxing and other therapeutic activities in patients with Parkinson’s disease, information that he continues to use and adapt in the clinic today.

Furthering his education, Jimmy completed the rigorous PT Solutions Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, preparing him to ultimately earning his Board Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) in 2016. He is also trained in Dry Needling based upon the Integrative Dry Needling System, an approach utilitized by Dr. Yun-Tao Ma. During his time with PT Solutions, he became the Clinic Director of PT Solutions Acworth-East location in 2014 and served in that role until 2016, when he returned home to Birmingham.

Jimmy then transitioned to a role at Grandview Medical Center, where he helped develop the physical therapy program for their Center for Advanced Joint Care. This role allowed him to see thousands of patients as they transitioned through their total hip or total knee replacement surgery. As with anything in life, Jimmy saw that total joint replacements don’t always go as planned. For those cases that require extra care, Jimmy now has extensive experience in treating patients who have peri-prosthetic fractures, infections, or other post operative complications. After seeing the demand for total joint replacement continue to grow, and the desire of those undergoing the procedure to live more active lifestyles than ever, Jimmy decided to put his experience to work at The Total Joint.

Jimmy opened The Total Joint in 2022 after identifying a need for evidence-based, compassionate care in his own neighborhood of Crestwood. Since that time, he has overseen the growth of the Crestwood location, as well as the addition of the Homewood location. He now serves in a limited treatment capacity while overseeing growth, education, and mentorship of clinicians within the company.

Outside of work, Jimmy enjoys spending time with his two daughters and extended family. He also enjoys golf, pickleball, and bike riding.

Jimmy does not currently accept new patients. Current clients should call or text (205) 201-4245 to schedule a follow-up appointment with him.

Hear Directly from Jimmy’s Patients

“I cannot recommend the team at The Total Joint enough. Both locations are clean and nice and have good parking. It’s really about the people within the facility that makes it a 5-star. Going to the TJ feels less like a medicinal visit and more like visiting friends. They all seem to really enjoy what they do an this shows. They honestly care about your experience and recovery. Shout out to Jimmy, who sets a high bar and serves as an amazing example of a very capable, knowledgeable, and caring provider. The Total Joint (either location), is easy to rate 5-stars and if there were a 10-star option, I would rate it that too.”

“Jimmy Dunn and his wife Kimberly have created an environment for physical therapy that deserves a 5 star rating. Following spinal surgery for a complication of scoliosis and a later shoulder injury, The Total Joint became almost like a second home to me. Jimmy has the personality to encourage and inspire and his carefully selected staff are gifted with those qualities also. Care is strictly one on one, so you have the undivided attention of a therapist who is observing your every movement and providing helpful information. The staff is delightful and I found every visit to be pleasant and uplifting.”

“I was probably on the road to recovery before coming to The Total Joint, but I’ve been so grateful being able to work with them. I hurt my back lifting weights and it was physically painful to sit in a chair. Unfortunately, I have a desk job so that’s the majority of my day. We started off with a completely non-judgemental history and came up with goals and we were off to the races with a plan to get back to deadlifting. The plan has evolved as I have evolved. Jimmy Dunn is an incredible coach. He’s unobtrusive when helping you learn a new movement and lets you feel it out first. But if you need help, his cues are excellent and he seems to know exactly what to say to unlock the ability to do an exercise correctly. The rest of the staff is lovely as well. I get kind of anxious before going in because physical therapy is something that could be awkward, but the people that work here are all just so friendly and make you feel like you’re part of a family. I’ll be sad when it’s time to “graduate” and be done with PT here. So I’m writing a review to hopefully encourage others to come here. If you have an ailment or you’re unsure about physical therapy – come see the fine folks at The Total Joint. Try it out. Take it seriously, do your homework. You’ll be glad you did!”

“I have been extremely pleased and satisfied throughout my experience with Jimmy Dunn. I am very thankful for his professionalism, level of experience and attention to detail which he brought to my lumbar injury. The one on one time that he has spent with me has been critical to my recovery and continued wellness. His physical evaluations have guided the therapy and wellness path and have provided a clear and consistent game plan for renewing my mobility, restoring neural pathway connections, and gaining strength and flexibility. I have continued to see consistent gains and progress on my wellness path. We have reevaluated my goals throughout this process which has been instrumental in moving my treatment plan forward. His use of different modalities and treatments such as “dry needling” has been extremely helpful in managing and eliminating pain. Jimmy’s ability to listen to and connect with the patient throughout this process has been such a critical key to a successful outcome and shows his passion and commitment to his profession.”

“I’ve had a great experience here over the past 5 weeks or so. The owner & therapist, Jimmy, is professional, knowledgeable, kind, and thorough. He explains things on the appropriate level and also has one of those subtle senses of humor that makes you want to pay extra close attention to what he’s saying. My treatment has been really individualized. The cost for self-pay patients is quite reasonable.”

“My experience with The Total Joint Physical Therapy has been amazing! Jimmy is wonderful – always listening to me talk about my symptoms and making individualize treatment plan for each visit. This has not been my experience with other physical therapist and I found The Total Joint very refreshing! Also I really love the homework app & the dry needling!”