Catawba Valley Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Maximizing Independence And Quality of Life For The Impaired
Our mission is to optimize the health and function of individuals with
disabilities and/or impairments through a patient-centered continuum of
care with the goal of improving quality of life. Our program, led by Medical
Director Dr. Jessica Urzen, a physiatrist (also known as a Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation physician), is based in the
Inpatient Rehabilitation Center where patient care is managed through an interdisciplinary rehabilitation
team of colleagues. Dr. Urzen also has an outpatient practice located
in the Wellness Center on the hospital campus, where she provides care
for patients after discharge in addition to seeing new patients with sports
or neuralgic injuries.
About Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) professionals treat a wide
variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves,
bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons. Specifically, PM&R
physicians:
- Treat patients aged 12 years and above
- Address areas that affect patient function and quality of life
- Perform minimally-invasive interventional procedures, medication management,
and functional evaluations with activity and orthotic prescriptions to
maximize independence and recovery
- Diagnose and treat pain as a result of an injury, illness or disabling condition
- Determine and lead a treatment/prevention plan
- Lead a team of medical professionals, which may include physical therapists,
occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and physician extenders
to optimize patient care
- Treat the whole person, not just the problem area
It is their job to create realistic goals that go beyond the patient’s
current limits while providing them with realistic expectations and pushing
them to new heights.
Special Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Services Provided:
- Treatment for Migraines
- Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular diagnosis and rehabilitation
- Medical and rehabilitative pain management
- Injury prevention and wellness
- Non-surgical orthopedic medicine and sports medicine including athletes
with disabilities
-
Regenerative treatments including prolotherapy and
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
- Ultrasound guided procedures
- Injections of joints, tendons and ligaments
- Hydro-dissection of entrapped peripheral nerves
- Spasticity treatment
- Manual medicine/osteopathic treatment
- Prosthetics and orthotics prescription and fitting
- Concussion management
Conditions Commonly Treated in Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation:
- Neurorehabilitation – Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury,
Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Guillain-Barré,
Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson’s Disease
- Musculoskeletal care: Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis,
Inflammatory Myopathies, Fibromyalgia, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Sports injuries: Achilles Tendonitis, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Turf Toe,
Medial & Lateral Epicondylitis, Rotator Cuff Pathology, Acromioclavicular
Separation, Biceps Tendonitis, Stress Fractures, Concussion
- Post-operative care: Joint Replacement, Amputations, Cardiac / Pulmonary
Rehabilitation
- Pediatric functional and developmental disorders: Cerebral Palsy, Muscular
Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, Down Syndrome
- Prosthetics and orthotics: Gait and Movement Disorders, Assistive Devices
and Ambulation Aids, Spinal Orthoses, Neuro-prostheses
- Specialized rehabilitation: Cancer, Cardiac, Pulmonary, Pelvic Pain
Helpful Links:
New Patient Packet
Advanced Directives - What You Should Know
Advanced Directives (English)
Advanced Directives (Spanish)
Patient Portal (Healow App)
Patient Portal - Patient Instructions
Power of Attorney (English)
Power of Attorney (Spanish)
Referral to CVPMR
Dr. Jessica Urzen
Dr. Urzen received her medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic
Medicine in Blacksburg, VA. She completed her transitional rotating internship
at Lewis-Gale Regional Hospital in Blacksburg, VA and her residency in
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Louisville in
Louisville, KY. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Academy of Physiatry, the American
Institute of Ultrasound Medicine and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine.
FOR REFERRING PROVIDERS
INPATIENT PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION SERVICES
Located within Catawba Valley Medical Center, our
10-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit has achieved a maximum three-year accreditation from the Commission on
Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). For more information
about making a referral, to request a list of fees, or for a tour of the
Inpatient Unit, please call the Admissions Coordinator at 828.326.3100.
OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION SERVICES
PM&R Physician, Dr. Urzen, sees outpatients on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Friday from 12:30 to 5pm at the Wellness Center located at 3246 6th
Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602 (in the Wellness Building on the CVMC campus).
For information about Catawba Valley Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
or to make a referral, please call 828.732.7249.
810 Fairgrove Church Road SE, Hickory, NC 28602
For more information call 828.326.2131