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How Do You Know If You Need Dry Needling? Dry needling can be an effective treatment for muscle, tendon, or ligament pain. While you’ll need to discuss with your physical therapist if it’s the right treatment for you, here are some questions to consider if you’re thinking about pursuing dry needling as an option. Are you experiencing ...

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Check out our newest blog post on Fibromyalgia!

How Can Physical Therapy Help Manage Fibromyalgia Symptoms? May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, dedicated to education and raising awareness for this condition which the CDC estimates affects around 4 million Americans. At KCP Physical Therapy, we have many friends and clients who are impacted by fibromyalgia, and we are joining in the efforts to educate an...

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April 11th is World Parkinson's Day, and April is World Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.

Education is key in diagnosing and managing this disease; take the time today (or this month) to learn more about it for yourself.

With Parkinson's Disease, the muscles can become tight and rigid. Research has shown that exercise can improve gait, balance, tremor, flexibility, grip strength and motor coordination. As physical therapists, we can help those with Parkinson's stay mobile and retain physical abilities as the disease progresses.

In the , the letter B stands for Balance, F stands for Fitness, and U stands for Urinary Incontinence - all things that we can help through , therapy, and programs.

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March Madness Ladies - We support you! 🏀

Thank you to the Harris YMCA for hosting KCP's workshop yesterday on Staying Strong: Good Pain vs Bad Pain. We talked about the normal aging process, common problems with aging, injury prevention, and the importance of strength training at ALL ages.

We also talked about the aches and pains you DON'T have to live with - a few physical therapy sessions may be all you need to get past some of those lingering sore and achy areas.

We loved meeting everyone and hope you found the time helpful!

She's baaaaa-accck!

And this time, for good!

Please join us in welcoming Ashley Williams (back) to the KCP staff! Ashley interned with us several years ago before leaving to attend Elon University where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

CONGRATULATIONS, Ashley!

Ashley will be providing general orthopedic and manual PT as well as pelvic floor physical therapy for our clients.

Ashley Williams, DPT Joins KCP Physical Therapy KCP Physical Therapy is thrilled to announce that Ashley Williams, DPT is joining our staff as a full-time physical therapist. Ashley recently completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Elon University. Prior to that, she received her undergraduate degree from University of North Carolina at Cha...

Join us on Saturday morning to work off those holiday feasts!

We're celebrating Small Business Saturday by offering a FREE fitness class at the clinic at 9:30. If you're a current KCP client and would like to join us, let us know in the comments! We hope to see you then!

KCP Physical Therapy The friendly, licensed staff at KCP Physical Therapy provides unprecedented one-on-one attention.

Nancy has been a part of KCP's senior fitness group exercise classes for years. She says that Joyce has "a way of keeping it fun and light and different," and she always considers the time working out well spent.

Nancy has a love of travel, which she says requires a certain level of stamina and fitness. Continued strength training means she can enjoy her trips more fully, doing things like kayaking across a lake in the rain and hiking up a steep grade.

"I can't say how much I value KCP," she says. "I refer people to them whenever I can."

If you'd like to learn more about our Senior Fitness classes, please reach out! We offer in-person and virtual training classes daily Monday - Friday.

Please join us in wishing Ron a PLANK-tastic 80th birthday! 🥳

Ron is a member of our Senior Fitness program and is the KCP plank record holder, holding his plank for 5:31 with a 30-second "handicap" for age!

Cyndi is a swimmer who began PT at KCP when she was suffering from shoulder pain. She says that physical therapist Joyce Kight helped her to be a better advocate for herself and listen to her body when she's feeling pain.

Blanca is an avid fitness enthusiast who has dealt with back issues over the years. Working out on her own often led to flare-ups, and she says she came to this conclusion: "I need to be supervised!"

She sought to find a PT-led program which would help her maintain a fitness routine and avoid injuries in the process.

At KCP, she found that physical therapists could help her modify exercises to match her ability level and prevent injuries. She began with individual sessions but moved into the group exercise classes.

KCP's group exercise classes are offered in-person and online throughout the days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call us if you'd like to learn more or schedule a no-obligation consultation!

Patti says that she "always had weak ankles" and knew that strength and balance training would be helpful in preventing injuries, but she admits that "life got in the way" of maintaining a fitness routine.

After an "ugly break" from rolling her ankle on a stepping stone, Patti came to KCP for physical therapy. Upon completion of rehab, she decided to join the group exercise classes offered by KCP.

Patti hopes to avoid the types of injuries that accompany weak ankles and other joints by focusing on improving her strength and balance.

“I’ve been doing the strength training classes for over a year now, and it’s changed me so much. I feel so much stronger and more confident in moving,” she says.

Urinary incontinence and abdominal pain after childbirth were constant companions to Maegan, an avid runner, prior to beginning physical therapy at KCP.

She wore heavy pads to absorb the several leaked cups per day and tried to accept that she would have to "just deal with it," but she continued to seek a better solution.

An MRI eventually revealed internal inflammation, and Maegan was presented with options that included medications, Botox, and physical therapy. She chose PT and KCP.

Within the first two weeks of PT, Maegan says that she was feeling no pain on her runs. “It seemed miraculous,” she says. “No longer peeing my pants when I ran and not feeling any pain? It was amazing!"

Joan is committed to maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle and joins group exercise classes at KCP both in-person and via Zoom.

"It’s made me feel younger," she says. " I was getting to an age where I thought I couldn’t do things anymore, but that wasn’t true. I do have some arthritis in my knees and back, but with proper treatment and strength training, it’s gotten so much better."

During her career as a nurse, Maureen says she lifted and moved people 4 times her size.

Over the years, she developed back problems. Post-retirement and post-stroke, she finally underwent surgery.

Maureen is motivated by the desire to travel and be active with her grandchildren again. She began rehab at KCP after her surgery and continues fitness training with Karina weekly.

Karina says, "I admire Maureen's dedication and perseverance. She's always trying to challenge herself to get to the next level. She's a joy to work with, and I can't wait to see her progress continue!"

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Joan’s experience with KCP began several years ago with a back injury from lifting her wriggling handicapped dog. She says he was a moving target, and it was hard to lift him using good form.

Not only was Joan looking for PT for her back, she was also hoping to find a new personal fitness trainer since her gym had closed.

With KCP, she found both! She says she is both happier and stronger as a result.

Physical Therapy and Personal Training in One Place: Joan's Story Joan’s experience with KCP began several years ago with a back injury from lifting her wriggling handicapped dog. She says he was a moving target, and it was hard to lift him using good form. She saw a doctor who referred her to KCP Physical Therapy. It turned out to be oddly

Who's our favorite in-house exercise specialist? 😊

Karina has been part of the KCP family for quite some time now... hear a little more about how she first came to us and how she made a career pivot to stay!

Chatting with Karina: My Journey with KCP KCP exercise specialist Karina shares how she first came to KCP as a patient and ultimately shifted her career plans to join the KCP team in helping others.

Five years and over a dozen providers later... Tanya has finally found relief for her debilitating back pain.

She went from "being in pain every single second" to being pain-free the majority of the time. At KCP, she learned how to manage her SI joint dysfunction and sacral torsion through a combination of exercise, strengthening, self-correction techniques, and occasional manual corrections in the office.

She says the difference has been "unbelievable!"

SI Joint Dysfunction and Sacral Torsion: Tanya’s Story For Tanya, a 31-year-old mother of two, the journey to pain-free living has been a long and frustrating one. Her five-year struggle to find the cause of her debilitating back pain (SI joint dysfunction and sacral torsion) – and how to manage it – has finally come to an end; she is hopeful that

When doctors told Marion that it was time for a total knee replacement, she was scared.

She came to KCP to discuss her fears with physical therapist Joyce Kight. She says that Joyce helped her before and after the surgery with encouragement, support, and a rehab program that helped her exceed all post-surgery objectives.

Today she is able to enjoy the activities she loves, including walking and hiking with her husband, Gordon (who is also a KCP client!).

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Rehab from Total Knee Replacement: Marion's Story When Marion learned that she was going to need knee surgery, she knew immediately that she would go to KCP for her rehab. “Joyce took care of my husband’s shoulder replacement, and she was fabulous!” she says. “Gordon found KCP because we have another friend who

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Pregnancy and childbirth can wreak havoc on a woman's body in so many ways. Maegan, like many others, dealt with prolonged urinary incontinence after the birth of her babies.

Although other doctors told her it was "normal," Maegan came to KCP where she shared her concerns and goals. Through PT, she was able to move past her issues with UI and complete her goal of running a marathon.

Although she says she's "checked the box" on that goal, Maegan continues to train with the group exercise classes at KCP.

We LOVE helping people achieve their goals, and we are so proud of Maegan for the work she has done to achieve hers!

Maegan's Story: From PT for Urinary Incontinence to Running a Marathon Maegan is a 35-year-old mother of two who faced a tough return to normalcy after the experiences of giving birth. Urinary incontinence and abdominal pain were constant companions prior to her physical therapy experience at KCP that finally helped her to resolve those issues. She says that her

Look at her go with those ropes!

Blanca's goals include staying fit AND avoiding pain and injuries.

Working out on her own had led to painful flare-ups in the past, and she came to a new conclusion: "I need to be supervised!"

She joined the group exercise program at KCP and found that she still received individual attention during the workouts. "They will catch me... doing something not quite right and will stop me so that I can keep from hurting myself again. That’s exactly what I need right now!”

Blanca's Story: Managing Back Pain Through PT and Fitness While only 37 years old, Blanca is no stranger to back pain. She’d seen her father struggle with years of back issues and then began having them herself in her early twenties. An avid fitness enthusiast, she enjoyed working out at the gym, sometimes even a couple of times