Articles about Physical Therapy
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction What Is the Pelvic Floor? Caitlin McCurdy-Robinson, PT, DPT, owner of Inner Strength Physical Therapy, explained, “simply put, the pelvic floor is a group of muscles from the pelvic bone to the tailbone that supports the pelvic and lower abdominal organs, helps with continence and contributes to healthy sexual function.” In the … Read more
Private Therapy Services is greater Charleston’s leading physical therapy and rehabilitation practice. Staffing world-class doctors of physical therapy to provide holistic, one-on-one personalized therapies, PTS strives to get its patients back to their daily activities after injury and surgery. With a focus on customer service, integrative healing and accessibility, PTS is the local leader in … Read more
If you think it’s a stretch to have a business dedicated to personal stretching, a visit to Stretch Zone in Mount Pleasant might alter your opinion. With one location in North Mount Pleasant and another on West Coleman Boulevard, Stretch Zone not only helps you stay limber and painless in all the right places but … Read more
Doctor of Physical Therapy Jared Lethco finds that maintaining an active lifestyle helps patients heal, and he and the rest of the staff at Grace Physical Therapy in Summerville are dedicated to getting patients back to the activities they love. “As a practice, we stand out for individualizing patient care,” said Dr. Lethco. “We focus … Read more
“I call myself a forensic PT,” said Dr. Courtney Stearn, the first certified postural restoration practitioner in South Carolina. “I want to find out the underlying reason why this is happening. I ask the question ‘why’ a lot.” Dr. Stearn, owner of Joint Effort Movement Center, addresses the postural positions and potential muscular imbalances that … Read more
For people experiencing chronic pain in their extremities, shockwave therapy offers a safe and innovative option that includes the benefits of short treatment time, quick recovery and no side effects. Also called extracorporeal pulse activation technology, shockwave therapy, which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is a noninvasive technology that helps alleviate acute … Read more