Written by Carolina Physical Therapy’s Vicky DeMicco DPT, based out of our White Knoll location! When I first started power and olympic lifting, I never thought I would become so enthusiastic about it. Lifting for fun as exercise has been one of the best challenges I’ve ever tried to tackle. It has improved my running […]
Spring is an exciting time for athletes and those who exercise because of opportunities to work out and play sports outdoors. We can all agree that running outdoors on a sunny day is much more relaxing and enjoyable than indoors on a treadmill. When you are preparing for your spring sports and exercise, it is […]
Gardening can be a wonderful physical activity to promote flexibility, strength, better balance, stress reduction, and improved bone density. It’s a great way to burn off calories while obtaining the ultimate reward—beautiful flowers, fresh fruits, and fresh vegetables. With Spring fast approaching, it’s time to get your yard and garden ready… but is your body ready? […]
Returning to Work: How Physical Therapy Can Make a Difference Rehabilitation from an injury or medical condition can be a challenging journey, especially when you’re keen to get back on your feet and back to work. Physical therapists, specialists in restoring movement and function, are here to guide you. How physical therapy can help with […]
African Americans in Physical Therapy Written by Alanna Wilson, PTA at Carolina Physical Therapy In honor of Black History Month, I would like to bring awareness to African Americans in Physical Therapy. For the educational year 2019-2020, statistics from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Education show that African Americans make up 3% of graduates […]
What is the Normatec? The NormaTec Recovery System™ by Hyperice™ is a dynamic pneumatic compression system that was invented by Dr. Laura Jacobs, a physician and engineer. It was created originally to treat patients non-invasively with various circulatory disorders. The system is designed to mimic the normal flow of our venous and lymphatic systems to […]
Ergonomics for Moms Are you a new mom, expecting, or have a toddler? Do you have constant or intermittent neck or back pain as a result of repeatedly lifting and carrying them? Then this article is for you! As you are aware, your core musculature (abdominals) are often impaired from pregnancy and after childbirth. Not […]
What Is Blood Flow Restriction Training? It’s not as scary as it sounds! Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) is a specialty treatment program offered at our Forest Acres office in Columbia. BFR is a simple yet powerful technique designed to enhance your workouts and accelerate your fitness journey. Essentially, BFR involves applying specialized pressure to […]
We are highlighting one of our most enthusiastic and motivated patients this week, Tammy! Tammy has suffered from multiple physical ailments throughout her life, but continues to persevere and work as hard as she can to overcome these obstacles. She has found great success at Carolina Physical Therapy, particularly using our Aquaciser for aquatic therapy. […]
