Physical Therapy

No matter what level of limitation you face-severe injury, minor nagging ache, post-surgery rehabilitation-physical therapy is the road back to a normal life. We work together to get you back to work, playing with your kids and simply enjoying life again. Physical therapists are the experts to turn to when quality of life is at risk.

Mission Hospital's Rehabilitation and Fitness Center includes a fully-equipped physical therapy department staffed by certified specialists to focus on your unique needs. Our therapists treat the complete range of orthopedic conditions including strains, tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis, and fractures. We also successfully implement physical therapy to help heal back and neck pain, overuse injuries, balance problems, post-surgical conditions, chronic swelling, lymphedema, pelvic pain and incontinence.

• Free consultation: If you're bothered by a minor injury or occasional pain and would like to receive quick advice, our physical therapy program offers just what you need ... a free consultation.   Please call on the day you would like to come in at 828-213-0850

Exceptional Staff
The professionals you'll meet in Mission Hospital's Physical Therapy Department are highly experienced and prepared to work with you one-on-one to evaluate your condition and develop an individualized treatment plan. Our staff includes a sports medicine physician, board certified specialists in orthopedic, women's health and geriatric physical therapy and therapists certified in Ergonomic Evaluation, Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, and Lymphedema Therapy. We also have a therapist who is a USA Cycling Level II Coach. All our therapists participate in continuing education to support your health with cutting-edge treatment.   

Specialized Treatment
Physical therapy services at Mission's Rehab and Sports Clinic cover a continuum of care tailored to meet each person's treatment goal. We provide:

• Body Mechanics: All patients receive training on body mechanics, focusing on proper posture, movement and positioning during lifting, sitting, work station and work related ergonomics. Our ergonomics programs help you avoid repetitive use injuries.
• Exercise Program Development: Highly customized exercises developed for each individual, their unique problem and medical needs.
• Hands-on therapy: Move and manipulate joints, targeted soft tissue treatment.
• Ultrasound: Uses thermal deep heating to affect and decrease inflammation.
• Mechanical traction: Therapy to treat neck and back issues and decrease pain in spine related arm and leg pain.
• Electric Stimulation: Reduces pain, strengthens and retrains muscles.
• Biofeedback: Proven technique used to support physical therapy, improve muscle function, and increase muscle strength.  

You can count on our therapists to teach techniques for self-treatment and help develop home exercise programs so you can maintain optimal function. We rise above the ordinary with specialized programs:

• Pelvic-floor Dysfunction: Therapists with advanced training treat pelvic pain and incontinence for men and women using targeted exercise and state-of-the-art biofeedback equipment to retrain muscles.
• Lymphedema Therapy: Gentle hands-on treatment by Certified Lymphedema Therapists to improve lymphedema and other types of chronic swelling. 
• McKenzie Method: Certified specialist in the McKenzie Method available to assess and treat mechanical issues that cause back, neck and leg pain. 
• Runner's Clinic: Custom services for runners. Video analysis of your running gait, programs to improve form and strength, selection of proper footwear, and hands-on therapy will keep you in top-notch shape.
• Bicycle Performance Program: Cyclists of all ages and levels can improve performance and heal or prevent injuries. Services include professional coaching from a USA Cycling Level II Coach, advanced medical bike fitting, skills development, and evaluation and treatment of injuries. 

Fitness Center  

Mission's Physical Therapy Department maintains a full-service fitness center for you to use during your rehabilitation. Everyone using our physical therapy services can seamlessly transition out of formal therapy and into a maintenance program by joining the fitness center. The center is equipped with elliptical trainers, treadmills, bikes, Nu step, free weights and weight machines, balance trainers, exercise balls, and a bike fit station with Computrainer.  

Free Consultation for Minor Injuries
A licensed physical therapist will provide a quick 15 minute assessment of your minor injuries and offer advice to guide your next step. We focus on self-care strategies with recommendations for follow-up care if your condition doesn't improve. Please call on the day you would like to come in at 828-213-0850.   Please seek immediate help from your physician, an urgent care center, or hospital emergency department if you have severe pain, swelling, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, or can't move or use the injured area.  

Appointments for Physical Therapy Services
If  you would like an initial appointment or have a referral from your physician for physical therapy, please call Mission Hospital's One Call Scheduling at 828-213-2222 and then press 2.   If you'd like more information please use our online form to contact us or call the Rehab and Sports Clinic at 828-213-0850.  

Mission offers a rehab clinic in Weaverville, NC. Schedule appointments through One Call Scheduling or call the Weaverville Office at (828) 645-6925.  

Referrals and Insurance Coverage
Physician referral is required for the Pelvic floor dysfunction or Lymphedema program or for those covered by Medicare and Medicaid.  Otherwise we do not require a physician referral for physical therapy services but your insurance carrier may, so please check with them to verify your benefits and clarify their requirements. We file all types of insurance and we can help with referrals if necessary.  

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