- Arthritis
- Urinary IncontinenceGlenda hopes that talking and sharing about women’s health topics like urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction will help to destigmatize the issues. She’s eager to share her own story with the hope of helping someone else who may need to hear it.
- Interstitial CystitisGlenda is a 66-year-old woman who has been dealing with urological issues since she was 42. She’s suffered from bladder infections, interstitial cystitis, and urinary [...]
- Prostate CancerRon says that having prostate cancer (from which he recovered) made him think more deeply about his health. “I thought it might be a good idea to give some attention to my personal physique,” he says.
- Depression
- Anxiety
- UltrasoundActivity is better for her body than being sedentary. Lois joined the personal training program at KCP to ensure that she keeps moving and strengthening. “I go on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and they have an extensive routine that I do for an hour. While I’m there, I get manipulation or dry needling or ultrasound, depending on if something’s tight or it hurts.”
- OrthopedicsJoyce has over 20 years of experience in physical therapy, with a focus in orthopedics and sports medicine. Joyce has a BS in Physical Therapy from Ohio University. She has completed over 30 post-graduate courses in orthopedic manual therapy, the spine, pelvis, and women’s health.
- Hip ReplacementCarolyn had been suffering from back and hip pain for years without relief. In 2007, her daughter was working alongside a pediatric physical therapist who recommended that Carolyn visit KCP. She took the suggestion and began seeing therapist Joy Pfuhl.
- Sports MedicineA visit to a sports medicine doctor revealed that he had significant muscle and nerve damage. Further testing showed that he had lost 35% of his muscle and that his L1 and L4 nerves were impinged.
- Physical TherapyRon and Carolyn's Story: Couple Enjoys Senior Fitness Classes in Charlotte - KCP Physical Therapy | Charlotte NC Physical Therapy
- Frozen ShoulderGeorge took the suggestion and scheduled an appointment with Joy Pfuhl, who determined that he was suffering from a frozen shoulder. She performed manual therapy on the shoulder in addition to developing an exercise and stretching program for him.
- Back Pain
- Manual TherapyIn addition, she agreed to pelvic floor manual therapy to address the soft tissue dysfunction. She admits to knowing little about the process beforehand but says that it paid off. “I had no life before,” she says. “I was willing to do whatever I needed to do. I refused to give up.”
- Foot Injuries
- Podiatric SurgeryIn the past two years, Michael has had back surgery for a ruptured disc, shoulder surgery for a torn rotator cuff, and foot surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. Prior to that, he also had knee surgery for a torn meniscus as well as surgery to repair the rotator cuff on his other shoulder.