Effective **06/17/24** we will be reinstating our no show and cancellation within 24 hours fee. All patients who no show or cancel within 24 hours of their appointment will have a charge of $50 added to their account. This fee does not go to insurance and will be patient responsibility. There will be exceptions for emergent situations.
Cape Fear Family & Med One Care's Business hours are
Monday through Friday 8AM- 5PM
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy For Your Symptoms & Conditions
You have the freedom to choose your own physical therapist. North Carolina allows you to go directly to a physical therapist without a physician's referral first. Keep in mind that your insurance policy may require a visit to the primary care physician first or limit your access to only preferred providers.
Physical therapy at our facility is only provided from a licensed provider or a licensed assistant under the supervision of a physical therapist. Physical therapists (PTs) are healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat people of all ages who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
Physical Therapy Can Provide The Following Benefits To Those Who Have Suffered From An Injury:
- Faster recovery time
- Reduce pain
- Improve balance and mobility
- Increase range of motion
- Eliminate the need for surgery
- Eliminate the need for prescription painkillers
What To Expect On Your First Visit
Your first visit will include an evaluation by the physical therapist. An examination will be performed to identify current and potential problems. Based on the results of the examination, and considering your specific goals, your physical therapist will design a plan of care to include specific interventions and will propose a timetable to achieve these goals and optimize your function. Your physical therapist will likely provide you with instructions to perform exercises at home to facilitate your recovery.
The length of physical therapy care is different for each person, and thus an individual's rate of healing is also different. It may take one person only three days to walk one hundred feet after knee surgery; however, a patient who had surgery on the same day may need five days to reach the same distance. This is due to the variation in pain perception, motivation, and healing rate we each have.
Rather than setting a date to complete therapy by, set various goals that you would like to achieve during your rehabilitation program. Make this your focus, not time. Reward yourself for achieving these goals, regardless of the time taken to reach them.
A quick tip on reducing the amount of time spent in therapy is through performance of a home exercise program. Although the physical therapist works with the patient during therapy sessions, it is important for the patient to take an active role in their therapy program. Daily participation in a home exercise program is a major factor in how quickly one recovers.
