Physical Therapy

At Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we are not only committed to ensuring our patients receive the best treatment available; we believe their recovery and rehabilitation is equally as important. Our physical and occupational therapists offer a comprehensive range of approaches to help restore the function of our patients after injury, surgery, and illness.

Our physical and occupational therapists evaluate and develop an individualized care plan that addresses the specific needs and treatment goals of our patients. Therapy treatment may include the use of various forms of therapeutic exercise to enhance function and strengthen muscles. Our goal and commitment is to return our patients to active living, free of pain.

OUR PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTIES INCLUDE:

• Orthopedic injuries
• Pre- and postsurgical rehabilitation
• Functional rehabilitation of assisted return to activity
• Pain management via exercise and other modalities
• Strengthening exercises

PHYSICAL THERAPY (PT) IS CARE THAT AIMS TO EASE PAIN AND HELP YOU FUNCTION, MOVE, AND LIVE BETTER.

You may need it to:

• Relieve pain
• Improve movement or ability
• Prevent or recover from a sports injury
• Prevent disability or surgery
• Rehab after a stroke, accident, injury, or surgery
• Work on balance to prevent a slip or fall
• Manage a chronic illness like diabetes, heart disease, or arthritis
• Recover after you give birth
• Control your bowels or bladder
• Adapt to an artificial limb
• Learn to use assistive devices like a walker or cane
• Get a splint or brace
• People of all ages get physical therapy. It can treat a variety of health problems.

OUR PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTIES INCLUDE:

• Orthopedic injuries
• Pre- and postsurgical rehabilitation
• Functional rehabilitation of assisted return to activity
• Pain management via exercise and other modalities
• Strengthening exercises

For more information about our physical and occupational therapy services or to schedule an appointment with our highly trained physical therapists, please call (910) 484-2171.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations). Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing support for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes.

Occupational therapy services include:

• An individualized evaluation where the occupational therapist works with the family to establish a clients therapy goals 
• An individualized intervention to improve client’s ability to perform daily activities and to reach their therapy goals

Occupational Therapy can help with…

• Sensory integration/sensory processing 
• Social interaction
• Behavior organization
• Gross motor/fine motor skills
• Visual motor/handwriting skills

At Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, you can expect to have personal care from a licensed occupational therapist. You will be with the same therapist for every visit. Every patient undergoes a thorough examination in a relaxed atmosphere and receives individual attention at every appointment.

Sports Rehabilitation

Whether youth, professional, or in between, Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine will keep you in the game. The experienced staff has the techniques and expertise to manage a variety of injuries, both acute and chronic.  Rehabilitation programs are specifically designed to provide a safe, progressive return to play. Each program is customized to focus on return to activity following an injury, whether operative or non-operative.

Our specialty-trained physical therapists at Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine are recognized experts in the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related injuries and conditions with our expertise in sports medicine. The sports medicine doctors take a team approach in helping you return to your favorite sports and activities.

The sports medicine doctors at Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine treat a wide range of sports and recreational activity related injuries. Sports rehabilitation helps you heal and get back to the activities you love. In addition, through patient education, you’ll be armed with knowledge to prevent re-injury.