Physical Therapy in South Carolina

Physical therapy is an effective form of rehabilitative health that uses equipment and specifically designed exercises to help patients recover from disabilities or physical injuries. In the past, it was mainly used for patients who had suffered from a stroke or spinal cord injury. However, with advancements in the field and an increase in sports-related injuries, physical therapy has become more mainstream and is now used to treat various types of conditions.

If you’re suffering from a sports injury, chronic pain, or any other physical ailment that is limiting your daily activities, Elite Integrated Therapy Centers offers physical therapy services in South Carolina.

Understanding Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is not just focused on recovering from an injury but it’s also aimed at improving overall physical health and preventing further injuries. It aims to help individuals regain their strength, mobility, and function through a personalized treatment plan.

To start, a licensed physical therapist will assess your needs and then create a tailored treatment plan customized to your specific conditions. The therapy sessions may include exercises, stretches, manual therapy techniques, as well as the use of specialized equipment, like ultrasound or electrical stimulation.

At Elite Integrated Therapy Centers, we use a variety of techniques, such as:

  • Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises

    These exercises are aimed at increasing your range of motion in joints and muscles and boosting flexibility.

  • Therapeutic Exercises

    These are specific physical activities that improve and restore physical strength, endurance, flexibility, stability, and balance.

  • Therapeutic Activity Training

    This type of therapy focuses on daily activities, such as walking or climbing stairs, to improve function and independence.

  • Neuromuscular Reeducation

    This technique helps retrain the muscles to perform specific movements correctly, improving coordination and motor skills.

  • Manual Therapy Techniques

    This involves hands-on techniques used by a physical therapist to manipulate joints and soft tissues to reduce pain, increase range of motion, and promote healing.

  • Postural Education and Biomechanics

    Physical therapists may provide education on proper posture and body mechanics to support recovery and prevent injury.

  • Dry Needling

    This is a technique physical therapists may use to treat pain and movement impairments. It involves inserting a needle into a muscle's trigger points.

  • Aquatic Therapy (Hydrotherapy)

    This involves exercises performed in water for relaxation, fitness, physical rehabilitation, and other therapeutic benefits.

  • Traction

    This technique is used to create space between vertebrae or joints, reducing pressure and alleviating pain.

  • Ultrasound

    This technique uses sound waves to treat deep tissues by generating heat and promoting healing.

  • Electrical Stimulation and TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)

    These methods use electrical currents to stimulate muscles and nerves, which can help manage pain and promote healing.

  • Heat and Ice Treatments

    Heat can aid in increasing blood flow and relaxing muscles, while ice can help reduce inflammation and swelling.

Our Physical Therapy Services in South Carolina

Head​ & Neck

Your head and neck are responsible for some of the most important functions in your body, from breathing and eating to seeing and hearing. Physical therapy can help treat conditions, including:

Back

The back is the foundation of your body and is responsible for supporting your weight, protecting your spinal cord, and allowing movement. Our physical therapy services can help with:

  • Low Back Pain
  • Sprains / Strains
  • Disc Pathology
  • Stenosis
  • Hypermobility
  • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
  • Facet Arthropathy

Upper Body

Your upper body includes your arms, shoulders, and upper back. These parts are essential for daily activities like carrying groceries, lifting children, or reaching for items. Our trained physical therapists can help relieve your symptoms with the following conditions:

  • Rotator Cuff
  • Tendinitis/Tendinosis
  • Shoulder Osteoarthritis
  • Elbow Pain
  • Carpal Tunnel/Cubital Tunnel Syndromes
  • de Quervain’s
  • Bursitis

Lower Body

Like your upper body, your lower body is crucial for daily activities and mobility. If you suffer from the following conditions, our physical therapy services can help:

  • Ankle Pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Hip Pain
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Piriformis Syndrome
  • Meniscus Injuries
  • ACL
  • Metatarsalgia
  • Bursitis

Women's Health &
Pelvic Health

Did you know that physical therapy can also help with women’s health issues? Our therapists are trained to address these conditions through physical therapy:

Joint & Nerve

Joint and nerve are common problem areas for many individuals, making it difficult to perform daily activities and impacting overall quality of life. We offer physical therapy services to help with:

  • Joint Pain
  • Nerve Entrapments
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Peripheral Neuropathy

Employment &
Workers Comp

Injuries in the workplace may be severe and can require specialized physical therapy to regain full function and return to work. We provide services for:

  • Work Hardening
  • Work Conditioning
  • Work-Related Injuries
  • Functional Capacity
    Evaluation (FCE)
  • Pre-Employment Screens
  • Injury Prevention

General

In addition to these specialized services, our physical therapy practice also offers general services for overall wellness and maintenance of physical health. These may include:

Benefits of Physical Therapy

Physical therapy has numerous excellent benefits for individuals who undergo it. Some of these include:
Physical therapy can help manage pain. Manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises, including joint and soft tissue mobilization, can help alleviate pain, restore muscle, and repair joint function. Treatments such as taping, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation can also aid in this.
In some situations, physical therapy can eliminate the need for surgery by helping to heal injured tissue and facilitate mobility on its own. Even if surgery is required, the recovery process can greatly benefit from pre-surgery physical therapy.
If standing, walking, or moving is troublesome—no matter what your age is—physical therapy can help immensely. Stretching and strengthening exercises can restore your ability to move.
After a stroke, it’s common to lose some degree of function and movement. Physical therapy helps to rebuild strength in the weakened parts of the body, as well as improve balance and coordination.
Therapists can also help you with balance issues, both in preventing falls and in the performance of daily activities. They will devise individualized physical therapy programs, which can safely and carefully challenge your balance as a means to mimic real-life situations.
As clients age, they can develop arthritis, osteoporosis, or need a joint replaced. Trained physical therapists are highly skilled in helping patients recover from these conditions and manage them conservatively.
Along with completing cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack or procedure, you may also receive physical therapy if your daily functioning is affected.

Types of Physical Therapy

This type focuses on the musculoskeletal system and conditions related to muscles, bones, ligaments, fascias, and tendons. It’s commonly used for rehabilitation after orthopedic surgeries and for conditions like sprains, strains, fractures, and arthritis.

This is aimed at helping people with neurological disorders or conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, brain injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, and stroke. The goal is to improve areas of dysfunction, such as limb responsiveness, balance, and mobility.

This type is dedicated to older adults and addresses conditions that affect people as they age, including arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, hip and joint replacement, balance disorders, and incontinence.

This specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions that affect infants, children and adolescents, including developmental delays, cerebral palsy, and genetic disorders.

This type focuses on the prevention and treatment of injuries related to sports and exercise, such as concussions, tennis elbow, or sprains. It also includes training for athletic performance enhancement.

This is specifically designed to address women’s health issues, such as post-partum care, lymphedema, osteoporosis,

How Many Sessions Do I Need for Physical Therapy?

The number of physical therapy sessions required can vary greatly depending on your specific condition, the severity of the injury, and your response to therapy.

On average, non-surgical patients typically require ongoing sessions. Although many patients start to feel improvement after just a few sessions, every individual’s therapy needs differ. When you come to our clinic, one of our physical therapists will evaluate you and determine the best course of treatment. They will consider your condition, medical history, and goals for therapy to develop a personalized treatment plan.

Relieve Your Pain and Prevent Future Physical Injuries Through Physical Therapy in SC at Elite

Physical therapy is an essential and effective tool in managing pain, preventing future injuries, and improving overall physical functioning. At Elite Integrated Therapy Centers, our experienced physical therapists provide personalized treatment plans that address your specific needs and goals. We prioritize positive experiences and well-being as we guide you through each step of the process, from initial assessment to follow-up care.

Our services are designed to assist in injury recovery, chronic condition management, and overall physical health improvement to help you reach your optimal results.

We cater to South Carolina’s communities and aim to provide top-notch care. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a pain-free and active lifestyle!

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