Physical Therapy

Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants are licensed by the South Carolina Board of Medicine. They are highly skilled health care professionals who work closely with patients, helping them achieve their rehabilitative goals. Therapists provide patients the expertise and guidance needed to:

improve mobility
increase range of motion
increase strength
return to work or sport
improve stamina and endurance
educate patients

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Who needs physical therapy?

The types of patients and problems who benefit from physical therapy services may include:

neck and back pain
shoulder, elbow, forearm and hand injuries
athletes with sports injuries
industrial accidents
motor vehicle related accidents
arthritic problems
fibromyalgia
strokes
neurological conditions
head and/or spinal cord injuries
children with disabilities
balance and dizziness problems
jaw pain
amputees
cancer pain, weakness & deconditioning
lymphedema
pregnant women with back pain

What will I do in physical therapy?

Physical therapy treatments may include:

exercise to improve strength, flexibility and endurance
balance/fall prevention
home exercise instruction
body mechanics instruction
work conditioning
manual therapy
gait training
heat/ice
manual lymphatic drainage
electrical stimulation
TENS
traction
ultrasound /phonophoresis
iontophoresis
anodyne
massage (therapeutic)

Why choose Carolina Pines for your physical therapy needs?

We are dedicated to providing our patients with individually tailored, result-oriented programs that return them to their highest level of functional independence. Our therapists never forget that treating patients is a privilege. We take pride in our ability to work closely with our patients, giving them the attention they deserve to ensure their maximum rehabilitation potential. Our therapists make a positive difference in the lives of the patients we treat. Please allow us to assist you with your therapy needs.