Contracture Management

Contracture Management in New Bern NC

What is a contracture?

A contracture occurs when your muscles, tendons, joints, and/or other tissues are shortened/ tighten thus causing a deformity. Contracture symptoms may include pain, discomfort and loss of movement within the joint.

Common causes:

• Burns

• Central nervous system diseases

• Cerebral palsy

• Genetic conditions

• Muscular dystrophy

• Nerve damage

• Reduced mobility of the affected limb.

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Stroke

• Tenosynovitis (swelling of a tendon and the tendon sheath)

• Traumatic injury

• Underlying conditions of the brain and nerves

• ....and more

Anchor Therapy Solutions PLLC has extensive experience providing skilled therapy services with children, teens, and adults to regain/maintain functional use of their affected area, after being diagnosed with a contracture. We are also happy to offer skilled contracture prevention services.

Contact us today to schedule your comprehensive evaluation!