Patient Education

Education Matters.

Your needs have defined our patient-centered approach to therapy from day one. Sharing knowledge is central to that mission and our promise that you are not alone. We created our educational resources with your health in mind and a genuine desire to cover essential health and wellness related topics to support you and your family. We hope the information you discover will empower you, answer questions, and help you to make more informed choices. Please contact us with have questions about our content or to request information on a specific topic.

Ask A PT! Osgood-Schlatter

August 1st, 2020

Q: My son was diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease. Can PT help? A: Osgood-Schlatter’s disease is an overload condition where the growth plate under the patellar tendon […]

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Ask a PT! Frozen Shoulder

July 31st, 2020

Frozen shoulder can occur in many ways – following an injury, surgery, or no injury at all. Jeremy Shook, PT, DPT, COMT, OCS, answers questions […]

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Ask A PT! Shin Splints

July 23rd, 2020

Typically, shin splints can occur as a result of overtraining. Austin Kercheville, PT, DPT, explains what to do to avoid this type of injury and […]

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Should I Exercise During Pregnancy?

July 18th, 2020

Exercising during pregnancy can have some unexpected benefits. Stephanie Davis, PT, DPT and mother of two shares research, insight on how to why you should […]

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PreRun Dynamic Stretching

June 18th, 2020

Wherever you find yourself in your quest for running performance, running is a sport we can enjoy at all fitness levels. Dynamic stretching improves speed, […]

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Ask A PT! Shoulder Pain

June 11th, 2020

Q: I was “sleeping funny” and noticed shoulder and arm pain. Can PT help?  A: Physical therapy can be very effective with shoulder pain & stiffness. PT […]

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Athletic Conditioning At Home

May 25th, 2020

During COVID or anytime, if you find yourself at home more often than not and would like to start an exercise program that works at […]

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PFM Segment | COVID-19 Update

May 18th, 2020

David Bright, Chief Of Physical Therapy, is joined by Dr. Ted Swann, with Swann Medicine in Clemson, South Carolina, to provide a COVID-19 update now […]

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How Can Physical Therapy Help Postpartum?

May 14th, 2020

The body undergoes numerous changes during pregnancy, leading to discomfort and abnormal movement patterns and postures postpartum. Common challenges after delivery include diastasis recti (separation […]

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Ask A PT! Ice or Heat?

May 7th, 2020

Q. Should I use ice or heat for pain? A: Ice is generally recommended for the treatment of acute inflammation. Within the first 48 hours of an […]

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