University of North Carolina, University Physical Therapy - Hillsborough
About
Based in Hillsborough, North Carolina, this physical therapy practice. Sarah McAuliffe, PT, DPT is affiliated with UNC Health and specializes in Rehabilitation and Therapy in Durham, NC.
EDS Healthcare in North Carolina
Duke University Hospital's Division of Medical Genetics includes a Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders program that evaluates EDS patients. UNC Chapel Hill has a genetics department that can assist with connective tissue disorder evaluations. North Carolina Medicaid expanded genetic testing coverage in October 2024, improving access for eligible patients.
EDS resources are concentrated in the Research Triangle area (Durham-Raleigh-Chapel Hill). Western North Carolina's mountain communities and eastern rural areas have limited specialist access. The state's expanded Medicaid genetic testing coverage since October 2024 is a meaningful improvement for eligible patients.
Finding Physical Therapy for EDS
When choosing a PT for EDS, ask whether they have experience with hypermobility and use stabilization-first protocols rather than standard stretching routines.