EmergeOrtho - Coastal Region

10/09/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month!

Join EmergeOrtho in celebrating our Physical Therapy Teams across North Carolina.
Whether you are recovering from knee replacement surgery, learning proper lifting mechanics to prevent re-injury, or seeking relief from a nagging trigger point, EmergeOrtho’s team of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and technicians can help you Emerge Stronger.

We are and patients are grateful for the skilled therapy providers at EmergeOrtho. Their professional, compassionate approach to patient care is trusted throughout EmergeOrtho’s Physical Therapy Clinics and the communities we serve.

Share with us in the comments about your experience with EmergeOrtho’s team of physical therapy providers.


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10/08/2025

10/03/2025

Southeastern Foot & Ankle is now EmergeOrtho! 🦶

This expansion brings a new level of specialized care to our practice, including the addition of highly experienced physician and board-certified podiatrist, Dr. McConekey, to our podiatry specialty team.

Get the expert foot & ankle care you need, conveniently located in Wilmington at EmergeOrtho - Coastal Region's office on 17th Street, near New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

🌐 Learn more and schedule an appointment today: https://emergeortho.com/locations/wilmington-17th-street/?region=coastal-region

10/02/2025

We are pleased to welcome Robert P. McConekey, DPM, founder of Southeastern Foot & Ankle Associates, to EmergeOrtho - Coastal Region.

Dr. McConekey, a board-certified podiatrist, has been a trusted local provider for 23 years in his Wilmington practice.

Dr. McConekey sees patients for a variety of foot & ankle conditions and injuries, offering both surgical and nonsurgical treatments. His podiatric services include custom orthotics, minor in-office procedures, and preventive foot care for patients with chronic conditions, including:

• Achilles tendinitis
• Achilles tendon sprain or rupture
• Ankle sprains and strains
• Arch pain
• Bunion
• Flat feet
• Foot fracture
• Foot sprain
• Hammer toe
• Heel pain
• Heel spur
• Ingrown toenail
• Neuromas
• Plantar fasciitis

Dr. McConekey is seeing new and established patients at his office on 920 S 17th Street in Wilmington.

🌐 Learn more and schedule an appointment: https://emergeortho.com/providers/robert-p-mcconekey-dpm/?region=coastal-region

09/24/2025

EmergeOrtho - Coastal Region has experienced, skilled, and professional physical and hand therapists ready to create a customized treatment plan for each patient's individual goals.

EmergeOrtho’s Physical Therapy office in Shallotte is currently welcoming new patients. We offer a wide range of physical therapy treatments to address various conditions and symptoms:

• Hip, knee & shoulder pain relief
• Post-surgery rehabilitation & recovery
• Treatment for acute & chronic neck, back & joint pain
• Pre-surgical conditioning programs
• Sports injury rehabilitation & prevention
• Hand therapy
& More

Our exceptional team is committed to helping you recover from orthopedic conditions and injuries, ensuring a personalized approach to improve your overall quality of life.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (910) 332-3828 or visit our website: https://emergeortho.com/locations/shallotte-physical-therapy/?region=coastal-region

09/23/2025

It's Friday Night Lights season in Brunswick County, and the EmergeOrtho - Coastal Region Sports Medicine team is on the sidelines at West Brunswick High School. 🏈

From Leland to Southport, Shallotte to Sunset Beach, and Bolivia, Dr. Marushack and Dr. Preuss are ensuring student athletes stay safe and perform their best.

Wishing the Trojans a safe and successful season! 🙌

09/19/2025

Shoulder pain can be disruptive and frustrating, but understanding the root cause is the first step toward effective relief and prevention.

Whether it's due to overuse, injury, or underlying medical conditions, pinpointing the source of your shoulder pain is crucial.

🌐 Read our newest blog to learn more about the top ten causes of shoulder pain observed by orthopedic specialists: https://emergeortho.com/news/common-causes-of-shoulder-pain/

09/18/2025

We are excited to welcome F. Richard Preuss III, MD, to the EmergeOrtho – Coastal Region Sports Medicine specialty team!

Dr. Preuss is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, specializing in a variety of sports medicine conditions and injuries, offering both surgical and nonsurgical treatments, including the following:

∙ Knee (arthroscopy, total knee replacement & more)
∙ Shoulder (rotator cuff repair, operative fixation of humeral shaft fractures & more)
∙ Elbow (tennis treatment, UCL repair & more)
∙ Foot & Ankle (achilles tendon injury repair, stress fractures & more)
∙ Hip (arthroscopy, total hip replacement & more)
∙ Non-Operative (PRP injections, viscosupplementation & more)

Dr. Preuss is also proficient in Spanish as a second language.

For a complete list of conditions and treatments Dr. Preuss specializes in, visit our website: https://emergeortho.com/providers/f-richard-preuss-iii-md/

He will be seeing patients at 1168 East Cutlar Crossing in Leland and 5160 Ocean Highway West in Shallotte.

Join us in giving Dr. Preuss a warm welcome to EmergeOrtho!

09/17/2025

Ready for kickoff! ⚽🏃‍♀️

As the official team physicians for the Wilmington Hammerheads, we at EmergeOrtho – Coastal Region are ready for the new season!

Our team is here to provide advanced sports medicine and physical therapy to support these young athletes and help them perform at their best. From injury prevention to treatment and recovery, we've got the Hammerheads covered.

Wishing all the players a safe and successful season! 🙌

09/16/2025

EmergeOrtho - Coastal Region has experienced, skilled, and professional physical and hand therapists ready to create a customized treatment plan for each patient's individual goals.

Our newest Physical Therapy office in Hampstead is currently welcoming new patients. We offer a wide range of physical therapy treatments to address various conditions and symptoms, including:

• Hip, knee & shoulder pain relief
• Post-surgery rehabilitation & recovery
• Treatment for acute & chronic neck, back & joint pain
• Pre-surgical conditioning programs
• Sports injury rehabilitation & prevention
• Hand therapy
& More

Our exceptional team is dedicated to helping you recover from orthopedic conditions and injuries, providing a personalized approach to enhance your overall quality of life.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (910) 332-3828 or visit our website: https://emergeortho.com/locations/hampstead-physical-therapy/?region=coastal-region

09/12/2025

What a great way to celebrate the back-to-school season! ✏❤

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our team at this year's school supply drive, we were able to collect plenty of school-year necessities for our hardworking students and teachers.

Thank you to our EmergeOrtho - Coastal Region family for supporting our community. Happy back-to-school from EmergeOrtho!

09/11/2025

We are excited to welcome Zachary R. Diltz, MD to the EmergeOrtho - Coastal Region spine specialty team!

Dr. Diltz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the back, neck & spine. He sees patients for a variety of spine conditions and injuries, offering both surgical and nonsurgical treatments, including:

• Neck and back pain
• Herniated and bulging discs
• Degenerative spine conditions
• Spinal stenosis
• Sciatica and nerve pain
• Spondylolisthesis
• Scoliosis and spinal deformities
• Spinal fractures and trauma

Dr. Diltz is seeing patients at EmergeOrtho offices in Wilmington – Ashton and Leland – Brunswick Forest.

Join us in giving Dr. Diltz a warm welcome to EmergeOrtho!

Learn more: https://emergeortho.com/providers/zachary-r-diltz-md/