Due to hurricane damage, the Havelock location is closed until further notice. Havelock therapists Hannah Zhang, Sarah Hall and Judy Hickes are available to see patients at the New Bern location. Please call the New Bern location at (252) 636-9800 to discuss your care.

Shoulder Pain After Surgery

3 PT methods that can help reduce how long you have shoulder pain after surgery

February 11th, 2022

If you’ve had shoulder surgery, you’re likely feeling some pain or having difficulty when moving your arm around. Most of the time, this pain and stiffness are temporary. Many people can get through it by doing physical therapist-recommended exercises at home. Yet, if you are suffering from severe shoulder pain after an operation that doesn’t

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Physical Therapy Exercises After Rotator Cuff Surgery

What PT exercises should I do after rotator cuff surgery?

November 1st, 2021

If your rotator cuff symptoms have not eased with conservative treatment methods, then surgery may have been recommended to you. There’s nothing to fear with rotator cuff surgery. In fact, a study showed that 90% of patients report being happy with the results from the surgery after six months. Physical therapy exercises after your rotator

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Shoulder Impingement Physical Therapy Exercises

Two examples of shoulder impingement physical therapy exercises

November 1st, 2020

Discomfort when you reach above or behind your head. Pain that increases overnight. Weakness in the shoulder and arm. People with these symptoms may be dealing with a condition called a shoulder impingement.  Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common shoulder problem; it’s estimated that this condition causes up to 65% of all shoulder pain. There

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