Author Archives: Kevin

Emily’s Path from Internship to Expert

From Physical Therapy Internship to Expert: Emily's Journey at Carolina PT My name is Emily Nordberg, and I am a staff physical therapist at Carolina Physical Therapy in Lexington. I attended Gardner-Webb University for my undergraduate degree, where I majored in Exercise Science. I attended Wingate University for my Doctorate of Physical Therapy. While I [...]

Carolina PT: Promoting Heart Health Awareness

Heart Health Awareness February is Heart Health Awareness Month, and in this blog, we share insightful details about understanding your heart health and averting heart diseases, including how physical therapy can help. Understanding the Basics of Heart Health Heart health is a major component of your overall wellness and longevity. Taking charge of your heart [...]

Carolina PT Accepts UnitedHealthcare!

Yes! Carolina PT Accepts UnitedHealthcare, & more!   We frequently receive the question 'Do you accept _____ insurance?' This blog post is aimed at addressing that question directly. We understand the challenges of finding a physical therapy clinic that aligns with your insurance, especially when your insurance plan changes unexpectedly. It can be difficult when [...]

Fibromyalgia- Physical Therapy May Help

When Fibromyalgia Ignites, It Brings a Different Kind of Heat. There's no question that we're in the hottest part of the summer. There's a group of nearly 5 million people in the United States that experience a different kind of heat - those with Fibromyalgia. What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can [...]

Summer Fun WITHOUT Summer Pain!

Summer Fun Without Summer Pain Written by Shawn Skinner, PTA    As the summer season begins, friends and family vacations and trip planning gets into full swing. A question often asked by patients preparing to embark on summer excursions is, “Is it okay for me to go to the beach?” South Carolina boasts a bounty […]

Fall Prevention Tips & Tricks

As we age, falling can become more and more of a concern for people over 65 and their families. According to the CDC, an average of 36 million falls have per year among people aged 65 and older- that’s 1 in 4 people! Here are some tips to keep you and your loved ones safe: […]

A Physical Therapy’s Guide to Hiking

A Physical Therapy’s Guide to Hiking Written by Laura Beth McClendon, PT DPT My husband and I spend an amazing weekend at Yosemite National Park in California last year. We are not avid hikers, but we could not resist going on multiple hikes when we were there. Yosemite’s main landmarks are mainly in one section […]

Oncology & Physical Therapy

Written by Sharon Smith, PT The annual report from the American Cancer Society published earlier this year estimates that approximately 5250 new cases of cancer are being detected every day in the US. The good news is that the risk of death from cancer overall has been declining continuously since 1991. Improved technology, treatments and […]

Importance of Ergonomics for Posture

Written by Erin Davis, PT Over the course of my career as a Physical Therapist, one of the biggest issues I see with patients is poor postural habits being practiced on a daily basis. Most of this can be due to the fact that individuals are constantly looking down at their phones, hunching over their […]

The Science of Pain Management

The Science of Pain Management  By Reid McDuffie, DPT People experience pain all the time. Some even say it is a part of the human experience. Most people are familiar with the most common type of pain- acute pain. Acute pain typically comes from an injury, such as stubbing your toe or breaking a bone. [...]