Tag Archives: Carolina Physical Therapy

Summer Fun WITHOUT Summer Pain!

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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 […]

Already have Low Back Pain when waking up?

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Written by Alanna Wilson, PTA Stiff in your back in the morning? Having difficulty getting out of bed? Well, I am here to tell you that a little stretching in the morning while in bed will help alleviate your low back pain tightness/stiffness. When you first wake in the morning, we tend to roll out [...]

Aches and Pains When Working from Home

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Say Goodbye to Aches and Pains: Tips for Working Comfortably at Home June 24 is National Work from Home Day, which hits home for many due to this past year's circumstances. Although cutting out the commute, in addition to the relaxed environment may seem like an optimal way to work, it can easily slip into [...]

Tips & Tricks for Running from a PT

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Benefits of Running Written by Kelsey Kata, DPT at Carolina Physical Therapy   Happy Global Running Day! What is it? “This holiday is about inspiring each other to lead a more active lifestyle, no matter the distance covered. This celebration is open and free to everyone. Simply grab your running shoes, a bottle of water, […]

Meet Katie Hicks, DPT OCS!

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    New Clinic Director, Katie Hicks! We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest addition to the team, DPT Katie, DPT OCS! Katie is the Clinic Director of our North Charleston clinic! Here at Carolina Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, we believe in not only providing exceptional care to our patients but also […]

Neck & Back Pain Caused by Working from Home

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How to Reduce the Risk of Neck and Back Pain While Working from Home COVID-19 has profoundly changed many American’s working life. Millions of people now work or do schoolwork from home and there is a considerable amount of those individuals who are experiencing discomfort and developing musculoskeletal disorders due to poorly set up workspaces [...]

Blood Flow Restriction Training

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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 […]

What do the letters mean after your PT’s name?

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Physical Therapists' Credentials - Quick Answers So you want to find the most qualified physical therapist to help you back to full recovery, but you're not sure what the letters after a PTs name mean? I’m Jesse Hill, PT, DPT, OCS, the clinical director at Carolina Physical Therapy, and I'm going to explain a little [...]