Articles about Physical Therapy
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
Offering services including dry needling, spine care and neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, CORA Physical Therapy is dedicated to ensuring Charleston seniors have access to therapies that keep them energized, active and living their lives to the fullest. As they prepare to open their newest location on Johns Island, the team at CORA Physical Therapy anticipates … Read more
For many adults, the very mention of the word incontinence is cause for embarrassment. The inability to control one’s bladder or bowel function rarely pops up in everyday conversation, and even the trusted family doctor may not be privy to this frustrating, lifestyle-impacting problem. It is estimated that 25% to 33% of American adults struggle … Read more
It’s estimated that at least 2.2 billion people around the world suffer from some type of vision impairment. This issue affects people of all ages, although it is much more common in people over the age of 50. But vision impairment doesn’t have to be entirely debilitating. With help from an occupational therapist, people with … Read more
As a master personal trainer and performance coach, I’ve served as head strength coach to many teams, agencies and showcase athletes. However, I had an experience many years ago that was truly an eye-opener. A wonderful client I was training, who was well into her 80s waltzed into my studio with a smile, beaming from … Read more
The third week in September is National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, and Lowcountry residents should know they have an extraordinary local resource in North Charleston’s MUSC Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health, which bears the distinction of being the largest rehabilitation specialist in the nation. “Our niche is rehabilitation medicine,” said MUSC Health Rehabilitation … Read more