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Physical Therapy

Move and feel better with the help of a physical therapist at UNC Health Lenoir in Kinston, North Carolina.

What Is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy treats people of all ages with injuries and diseases using therapeutic exercise and other hands-on techniques.

Benefits of Physical Therapy

Depending on your condition, the benefits you get from physical therapy may include:

  • Better balance and coordination
  • Less pain
  • Increased mobility
  • Improved strength and endurance

Conditions We Treat

Turn to physical therapist at UNC Health Lenoir for help with a wide range of conditions, such as:

  • Amputation
  • Arthritis
  • Back and neck pain
  • Balance problems
  • Chronic pain
  • Developmental delays
  • Hip or knee replacement
  • Joint pain and injuries, including fractures, shoulder replacement, and rotator cuff tears
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • <Parkinson’s disease
  • Post-surgical muscle weakness
  • Sports-related injuries
  • Wound care

Individualized Physical Therapy Plan

Work with our skilled physical therapists to develop a personalized treatment plan to meet your individual goals and needs.

Specialized Physical Therapy Services

Get specialized treatments and recovery methods with rehabilitation for orthopedic conditions, total joint rehab, wound care, and neurological conditions, including stroke.

Total Joint Program

You’ll benefit from our specialized total joint therapy program when you have a total hip or knee replacement. Expect to go home within two days of having surgery—and to reduce your risk of complications, such as infections.

Ask for a Referral for Rehabilitation Services

You’ll need a doctor’s referral for physical, occupational, or speech therapy at UNC Health Lenoir. Talk to your doctor for more information.

Make a Referral

To make a rehabilitation services referral for your patient, call a referral coordinator:

Inpatient referrals – 252-522-7785

Outpatient referrals – 252-522-7919