UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):		July 31, 2006

Encore Medical Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	000-26538	65-0572565
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction	_____________ (Commission	______________ (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

9800 Metric Blvd., Austin, Texas		78758
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices)		___________ (Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:		(512) 832-9500

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 31, 2006, Encore Medical Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended July 1, 2006. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated July 31, 2006.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


	Encore Medical Corporation

July 31, 2006	By:	/s/ Harry L. Zimmerman

		Name: Harry L. Zimmerman
		Title: Executive Vice President - General Counsel

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Exhibit Index


Exhibit No.		Description

99.1		Press Release, dated July 31, 2006.

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