Physical and Occupational Therapy
Physical & Occupational Therapy Services
Central Carolina Hospital's rehabilitation department offers outpatient and inpatient physical and occupational therapy services for those with musculoskeletal, neurological, and orthopedic conditions. Our staff of licensed physical and occupational therapists are here to provide you with quality and consistent one-on-one treatment.
Outpatients are treated Monday through Friday in our free-standing clinic at CCH, and inpatient therapy is available seven days a week.
Next Steps
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Wondering if we can help you? Give us a call and a therapist will be happy to talk with you.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy at CCH involves treatment to restore muscular strength, coordination and balance, and improve range of motion.
Physical therapy also is used to help reduce pain, inflammation, muscle spasms and joint stiffness. Emphasis is placed on patient education, proper body mechanics and independent exercise programs to maximize effectiveness and prevent recurrence of injury.
Occupational Therapy
The main focus of occupational therapy is to enable the patient to relearn basic motor or cognitive skills needed to perform everyday living tasks.
These independent living skills include eating, dressing, cooking, bathing, homemaking and community skills. Occupational Therapy is an essential element of the patient’s recovery process. It enables individuals to increase their independence.
Our staff of experienced clinicians treat a variety of musculoskeletal diagnoses and surgeries including
- Acute neck and back pain
- Fractures of the extremities or spine
- Hand injuries including tendon repair, carpal tunnel syndrome
- Motor vehicle accident injuries
- Neurological conditions
- Orthopedic surgeries
- Sports injuries
- Stroke rehab
- Total hip or knee replacements
- Work-related injuries
About Us
Offering a complete range of care is vital to our patients. Our licensed staff sees patients preoperatively, during their hospital stay, and as outpatients. Once a patient is ready for discharge, we encourage ongoing participation in your home exercise program. Returning to your maximum ability is the main goal of CCH Rehabilitation Services.
Call 919.774.2255 to get connected with Physical or Occupational Therapy.
Kim Widrick, PT, MSPT, Cert MDT
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Ithaca College – BS ‘96
Ithaca College – Master of Physical Therapy ‘97
McKenzie Certified Spine Therapist
Outpatient care for geriatrics through pediatric patients including torticollis.
Denise Hedrick, PT
East Carolina University - Physical Therapy ‘84
Community-based outpatient specialist treating birth through geriatrics.
Cece Dennis, OTD, OTR/L
Baylor University - Doctor of Occupational Therapy - 2023
Campbell University - Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science - 2021
Capstone project: Falls Prevention
OT services for acute and outpatient care at CCH