At Premier Physical Therapy, you are treated as an individual. Our patient-centered care means you are very involved in your own treatment. We want to focus solely on you with the best quality treatment. Dr. Karr, does not believe in No Pain, No Gain. She believes in first minimizing pain, through use of hands-on therapies including massage and joint mobilization. She then focuses on gaining strength and flexibility through individually designed exercise program that fits the patients schedule and goals. This approach allows you to recover more quickly, and avoids compensation patterns that can occur if strengthening is introduced before pain control. Dr. Karr does not simply look at one body part - she looks at how the rest of the body affects that part. Working with the entire body helps prevent reinjury. With over 28 years of experience, She has served as a mentor, consult to other physical therapists and a clinical instructor for Duke, ECU, UNC and Howard University. She also has assisted in teaching physical therapy continuing education courses. Many of her patients are physical therapists and physicians seeking an expert to treat their condition. She has worked with all types of patients, including professional dancers, skaters, athletes and stunt performes.She has served backsgtage for several productions including A Chorus Line and Marvel Universe Live.She is the proud PT and sponsor of our wonderful Cape Fear Blackhearts-Wilmington's roller girls.In the short time she has been in Wilmington she has already helped local athletes at the middle school, high school, college and professional level get back their game.
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Myra W.

09/29/2017

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Colleen is the best physical therapist around in my opinion. She has helped me through multiple issues, helping to heal me to avoid surgery. Also, she helped my husband through chronic pain in his shoulder and he gives her 5 stars as well. She is professional, convenient and tops at what she does.

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Vera W.

07/04/2017

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Years ago, we moved from Raleigh to Wilmington and one of the things I missed about Raleigh was Colleen, so I was beyond thrilled when she called and announced she was moving her practice to Wilmington. She had done wonders for my back ailments years ago and taught me how to self-manage the pain through exercises that I still do to this day.

The timing of her move was perfect as a new problem had popped up - I had pain in my Achilles tendon that was bad enough to keep me off the tennis courts and made it difficult to walk. Within a few sessions, she brought me great relief, and after incorporating the exercises she showed me into my regimen, I am back on the courts, even playing singles!

What makes Colleen so special is her individualized treatment. She takes the time to explain to you what's happened to your body and how she's going to get you up and running again. She never fails to tell you what you can be doing at home to improve your situation, so you don't feel helpless. She tells you what should happen as you progress, and maybe more importantly, what shouldn't (as in, "you shouldn't feel pain on your heel when you do this exercise.")

She immediately puts you at ease and you can tell from the first visit that she is committed to her patients. I highly recommend Colleen.

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Patricia C.

03/05/2017

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I had a hip issue for over a year and within 2 visits I was almost painfree after seeing Colleen. I had seen a chiropractor and another PT without any results prior to Colleen and was amazed how well I felt.

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"Getting Back to Where You Want To Be With Premier PT"

Hours
Regular Hours
Mon - Fri:
Sat:
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Services/Products
*trigger point massage/myofascial release/mobilization *biofeedback/core stabilization *video analysis of: running, golf, cycling, dance, jumping *stroke/post brain injury rehabilitation *post surgical spinal, knee, shoulder, hip rehabilitation * TMJ manual therapy and rehabilitation *iontophoreisis, interferential electrical stimulation, Ultrasound *Manual techniques that are McKenzie and Maitland based.
Payment method
visa, company card, discover, mastercard, all major credit cards, check, insurance
Location
Conveniently located across from Mayfaire.
Neighborhood
Westfall Park
Categories
Physical Therapists, Chiropractors & Chiropractic Services, Massage Therapists, Physical Therapy Clinics, Physicians & Surgeons, Orthopedics, Physicians & Surgeons, Pain Management, Rehabilitation Services, Sports Medicine & Injuries Treatment
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