If you’re struggling with a nagging injury, pelvic floor discomfort, or sudden dizziness, the last thing you want is to spend weeks waiting for a primary care appointment just to get a referral. You might be wondering: “Do I need a doctor’s referral to see a physical therapist in Wilson?” The short answer is no.…
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Searching for the right physical therapy provider can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with pain, recovering from an injury, or striving for peak performance. You want someone who truly understands your needs, offers personalized care, and empowers you to not just recover, but thrive. At Mission Physical Therapy in Wilson, NC, we believe in…
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When you’re dealing with pain, recovering from an injury, or trying to optimize your physical performance, finding the right physical therapy clinic can feel overwhelming. You want the best, but what does that really mean? It’s not just about flashy equipment or a convenient location. The best physical therapy clinic is one that truly understands…
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Welcome to your comprehensive guide on physical therapy and its incredible potential for healing and performance. If you’re seeking to reclaim your movement, reduce pain, or simply optimize your body’s natural capabilities, you’ve come to the right place. Physical therapy is more than just recovering from an injury; it’s a proactive journey to enhance your…
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When most people hear “physical therapy,” they think of injury recovery. But for athletes—whether you’re a student-athlete, weekend warrior, or serious competitor—sports physical therapy can be a proactive performance tool. It’s not just about getting back to where you were. It’s about pushing forward with better strength, control, and movement efficiency. At Mission PT in…
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The vestibular system plays a crucial role in helping us stay balanced, oriented, and steady on our feet. It’s located in the inner ear and sends signals to the brain about head position, motion, and spatial awareness. When this system isn’t functioning properly, it can lead to a range of unsettling symptoms—from dizziness and vertigo…
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Blood Flow Restriction training is one of the most exciting and well-researched tools in modern rehab. It allows us to help you gain strength, reduce pain, and recover faster without putting extra strain on your body.
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You may be missing a key piece to your back pain recovery- the nervous system plays a huge role in intensity and longevity of your symptoms. If you have tried the typical avenues, but your symptoms are still lingering, it may be time to take a deeper look. Try Mission Physical Therapy and get out of the back pain cycle.
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Below are some of the top strength exercises that will help improve your running performance and help to prevent injury. Squat and Deadlift– These are compound movements they will help you improve your tolerance to heavier loads. When running, the ground reaction force is exponentially increased, so being able to handle heavier loads is important.…
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Many people come into my office and the first thing I hear is “Doc, I am a mess.” While I appreciate the euphemism, it begs the question. Are you a mess or is your training program/technique a mess? As we all know, technique is a big factor in injuries, stresses and strains. If your squat…
Read MoreDry Needling
Dry Needling is when an acupuncture sized sterile needle is inserted into a muscle knot. The knot is then released, often with a twitch response found. The knot is then thought to be released leading to increased flexibility, ROM, strength and recruitment.
Cupping
Cupping is a form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. Our therapist will use this with or without movement in order to decrease adhesions, promote healing, improve scars, and decrease muscle tone/tension. It can also help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.
Scraping/IASTM
This is a treatment technique using tools which clinicians use to efficiently locate and treat soft tissue tightness and injury. The scraping instruments help break up these adhesions and restore normal tissue mobility,
Blood Flow restriction
BFR is a tool similar to a blood pressure cuff to safely restrict blood flow to a muscle for a short period of time, most often used during exercise. This decreases the stress or load required to gain muscle mass/strength.
Electrical Stim
This is a device that sends electrical impulses to a nerve which causes it to contract. This can be used to improve ROM, strength, pain, healing and circulation.
Mobilization
Physical therapists perform joint or soft tissue mobilization in order to improve the mobility of a specific joint or muscle. This can be done by hand or with a belt/instrument.
Sport Performance
We offer sport performance training as well to improve power, strength, durability and speed.
ACL prevention program
We offer a performance program in which an athlete can participate in a program that will greatly decrease the risk of an ACL injury. This program also addresses movement patterns, efficiency, power, strength and balance.
Pre-hab
More and more research is being done that shows the importance of physical therapy before a surgery. The more you know before a surgery, the better the outcomes will be after.
Post-op rehab
We offer a list of orthopedic post surgical rehab options. Packages are offered for this option.
Ergonomic education
Sit at a desk for work? Come get an ergonomic evaluation to assess why you may be having HA, shoulder pain, back pain, wrist or elbow pain.
Balance training
This is important for everyone, but especially as we age. Being confident in your ability gives a much better quality of life. We will teach you how to safely improve your balance and confidence so that you can get back to doing what you love again.
Recovery
Just crush a workout? Just finish a marathon? Training for crossfit games or spartan races? This is for you. This is a session that will help decrease soreness, improve tightness, and help get you ready for the next session or event quicker.
