When someone is experiencing pain or other problems, it is always best to get an evaluation with your primary care physician. If the pain is in your lower back or neck, it is best to observe over time and maintain good, stable physical activity to see if the issue resolves. If the issue is not […]
Total Knee Replacement (TKR), is a surgical procedure that is commonly done to relieve knee pain due to arthritis or injury. TKR is a viable option when the individual’s function is extremely limited and non-surgical options were not effective in relieving symptoms. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, more than 600,000 people undergo […]
Each year, May is recognized as National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a disease that impacts more than 50 million Americans, which makes it the number one cause of disability in the country. What does this mean? This means that 1 in every 5 adults, 300,000 children and countless families are affected by arthritis. The […]
As the weather begins to warm up, golf courses across the Sandhills of North Carolina become more popular. Whether you need to address underlying pain issues that you exhibit when golfing or are preparing for your best summer golf game, physical therapy can help you. The team at Cape Fear Orthopedics will explain how our […]
Every day we spend an exceptional amount of time on our feet. Because of this, if you find that you are suffering from foot or ankle pain, your daily life can suddenly become impacted. Physical therapy is a proven rehabilitation for injured feet and ankles, in addition to providing relief for both acute and chronic […]
Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Expanding! As our office continues to grow we are thrilled to announce we are opening a fourth location to serve the Moore County community. This new office is located in Pinehurst at 40 Aviemore Dr and opens in January 2022. At Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, our […]
At Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we are proud to offer the direct anterior approach (DAA) for hip replacements. The DAA to the hip is a surgical exposure that places a small incision on the front side of the hip instead of the side or back. Although this approach was initially described decades ago, […]
Joint replacement surgery can help you get back to an active life and reduce pain you’ve had leading up to your procedure. While the procedure is extremely important and helpful, your care does not end there. Physical therapy can help ensure a successful joint replacement that lasts. Learn more by calling us at Cape Fear […]
Inadequately warming-up, using poor form or practicing poor training methods, and not being conditioned are a few of the causes of sports injuries. Sports injuries have sidelined many athletes for games, seasons, and even ended careers. The process of healing from sports injuries often includes physical rehabilitation. Physical therapy helps to rebuild strength and movement […]
According to the CDC, 23% of all adults, or more than 54 million people, have a form of arthritis, and this number is expected to rise to more than 78 million by 2040. Whether your joint pain is from an injury or arthritis, the goal is to get back to pain-free movement. At Cape Fear […]
