ECU Physical Therapy is affiliated with the ECU Brody School of Medicine. The clinic only employs licensed physical therapists. There are no technicians or assistants providing care to ensure you of outstanding physical therapy interventions. The therapists treat a variety of injuries and diagnoses in all ages and physical activity levels. The focus of the clinic is sports, spine, vestibular, and orthopedic related injuries, although the therapists are licensed and qualified to treat numerous pathologies. Since the physical therapy clinic is located inside the ECU Family Medicine Building, the therapists have immediate access to the doctors and nurses to offer a full range and continuity of care. This also allows for same day appointments if your physician determines there is a need for a physical therapy evaluation. If you are referred to physical therapy from another healthcare provider, the physical therapists communicate directly with your physician to keep them updated on your progress.

Jacob Thorp, PT, DHS, OCS MTC
Clinic Director

Areas of expertise:

• Chronic and acute spine pain and dysfunction using manual therapy and exercise (both surgical and non-surgical)
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and dysfunction (both surgical and non-surgical)

Alex Durland, DPT, OCS, CSCS

Areas of Expertise:

• Orthopaedics
• Upper and Lower Extremity Injuries
• Post Op Rehabilitation
• Complex knee and foot/ankle injuries
• Sport performance and return to running

Sarah Johnson, DPT

Areas of Expertise:

• Acute, Chronic and Post-op Spine Pain with a focus on manual treatment and exercise
• Acute, Chronic and Post-op Joint Pain: Shoulder, Hip, Knee with a focus on manual treatment and exercise
• General Orthopaedics
• Pediatrics
• Geriatrics