Stand Up 2 StenosisRaleigh-Durham, Fayetteville & Surrounding North Carolina Cities

Do your back and legs hurt when you’re walking, require you to lean on your cart while shopping, keep you from dancing due to pain or lack of mobility?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, BreakThrough’s Stand Up 2 Stenosis program is for you!

The program is tailored specifically to your needs by a doctorally-trained BreakThrough physio, who will work with you over the course of 6-8 visits to get you back to the activities you love.

In many cases, this evidence-based treatment program can help you avoid painful back surgery altogether.

This program was created, in partnership, by:

Lucas Simoes, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Residency and Fellowship-Trained in Orthopaedics
BreakThrough Physical Therapy Clinic Manager

Jeff Hathaway, PT, DPT
CEO and Founder
BreakThrough Physical Therapy

Sergio Mendoza-Lattes, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
Duke University School of Medicine

Anand B. Joshi, MD, MHA
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Duke University School of Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.
We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.
A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:
1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
2. You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.
During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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Stand Up 2 StenosisRaleigh-Durham, Fayetteville & Surrounding North Carolina Cities

The BreakThrough Difference

Top Rated in North Carolina

State of the Art Facilities

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Ready to reclaim your life? BreakThrough is here to help.

The BreakThrough Difference

Top Rated in North Carolina

State of the Art Facilities

More Board Certified Experts

Stand Up 2 Stenosis Locations

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