Carolina Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine

09/25/2025

Going up and down stairs with a walker after surgery can seem daunting. We've put together a simple how-to that you can use to help manage the stairs safely.

Going Up ⬆️
1. Place your walker sideways with the opening towards you. Firmly grasp the stair rail with one hand and your walker with the other.
2. The walker's legs should be against the stair riser with all 4 legs in contact with the stairs. Step up with the non-surgical leg and follow with the surgical leg until both are on the same step

Going Down ⬇️
Repeat Step 1 of walking upstairs, then step down with the surgical leg and follow with the non-surgical leg.

It's important not to attempt stairs until released by your surgeon. If you need pre or post-surgical care, we're here to help.

09/21/2025

At Carolina PT, our goal is to never stop learning. Here’s a throwback to one of our favorite CEU courses, offered by Maitland Seminars (tagged on Instagram), where we learned new manual therapy and joint mobilization techniques that can be applied across various conditions.

When you choose Carolina PT, you’re choosing a team that’s always learning, always improving, and always here to help you move better and feel better.

09/19/2025

We’re so grateful for kind words like these! Helping our patients get back to feeling their best is what drives us every day. Thank you, Carrieann, for trusting our team at Reclaim Powered by Carolina PT!

09/19/2025

Fall Sports are ramping up🏈⚽️🏐. We asked who you were more excited to follow, and so far, the college teams are taking the "W". Who do you follow? Tell us below or cast your vote 👉️https://nuvi.me/r50k0t. We want to know!

09/16/2025

After a year of bringing so much heart and hard work to our Lexington clinic, Kaitlyn is officially headed to the PTA program at South University. We couldn’t be more excited to cheer her on in this next chapter! 🎉

Swipe to see what Kaitlyn had to say about her journey at Carolina PT!
📸: some of our CPT crew with Kaitlyn at Fourteen Mile Taphouse

Click here to learn more about our Student Center: https://nuvi.me/9yv8en

09/15/2025

Struggling with hand pain or stiffness? Hand therapy can help restore strength and function. Click here to learn more about our hand therapy services. https://nuvi.me/tr87ik

09/12/2025

09/11/2025

We'd like to take a moment to recognize the heroes of 9/11. Your bravery and resilience are qualities we can aspire to.

09/11/2025

Join us in welcoming Derek Williamson, PTA, to our North Charleston clinic!

Derek is a 2016 graduate of the Technical College of The Lowcountry. He enjoys working in orthopedics and brings plenty of experience in pediatrics as well. When he’s not helping patients, Derek loves to travel and spend time with his two dogs.

We’re glad to have him on the Carolina PT team and know he’ll be a great fit for our patients and community.

09/08/2025

Happy World PT Day!
Physical therapy is more than exercises; it’s getting you back to the things you love, pain-free and stronger than before.

➡️ Ready to see what PT can do for you? Request an appointment today. https://nuvi.me/1tdpgr
💬 And tell us in the comments: what’s something you’d love to get back to doing comfortably?

09/05/2025

Did you know our Sumter clinic has a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) on deck? 🖐 Whether you're bouncing back from injury or managing chronic hand and wrist issues, our CHT brings expert, personalized care to help you get back to what you love, pain-free and confident.

Click here to read more: https://nuvi.me/g03mhj

Discover the role of a certified hand therapist for effective treatment and recovery of hand and wrist conditions.

09/05/2025

Did you know our Sumter clinic has a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) on deck? 🖐 Whether you're bouncing back from injury or managing chronic hand and wrist issues, our CHT brings expert, personalized care to help you get back to what you love, pain-free and confident.

Click here to read more: https://nuvi.me/830a6i

Discover the role of a certified hand therapist for effective treatment and recovery of hand and wrist conditions.

09/04/2025

Each year, falls contribute to around 3 million emergency room visits for Americans aged 65 and older. We offer fall prevention programs designed to help keep you out of the ER and in your home. Check it out 👉️ https://nuvi.me/385ahp or ask us for more information - we're here to help.

09/01/2025

Celebrating all the hardworking people in Columbia who keep our community strong! We hope everyone had a happy & healthy Labor Day weekend.

08/28/2025

Are you going back to a hectic after-school schedule 🚌? We've put together a list of healthier fast food options for dinner. You've got this! 💪 https://nuvi.me/s9roog

08/27/2025

Did you know that PT can help infants, too? Conditions such as torticollis, where the muscles of the neck are tight on one side, can lead to scoliosis, neck stiffness, or plagiocephaly. PT can assist through manual therapy, strengthening exercises, and a home program that mommy or daddy can assist your little one with!

Click here to learn more about our new location in Batesburg-Leesville - Reclaim Physical Therapy Powered by Carolina PT. https://nuvi.me/yb3tft

08/24/2025

As we wrap up the month of August, we're celebrating 7 work anniversaries! Please help us congratulate our amazing crew at Carolina Physical Therapy for their immense talent and dedication.

🌟 Laura Beth McClendon - PT, DPT, and Clinic Director at our Northeast office - 8 years
🌟 Megan Amerson - PTA at our Forest Acres office - 8 years
🌟 Emma Hennessey-Smith - PT, DPT, ATC, OCS at our North Charleston office - 3 years
🌟 Jill Harrell - Front Office at our Rock Hill office - 2 years

Let's not forget about our off-camera superstars:
🌟 Leigh Brazeau - PT, DPT at our Lexington office - 15 years
🌟 Jade Asbury - Front Office at our Lexington office - 2 years
🌟 Chris Owens - PT, DPT at our Forest Acres office - 1 year

Your skills and dedication make such a big impact on our patients. Thanks for everything you do. Here's to many more great years ahead!

08/21/2025

How do you unwind at the end of the day? We had a lot of votes, and some good write-ins for "listening to music" and "walking the dog". Tell us how you relax, or vote in our poll! 👉️ https://nuvi.me/d6zt7c
Happy unwinding! 😊

08/18/2025

On World Breast Cancer Research Day, we celebrate strength and recovery. We help patients coming out of cancer treatment by:

👉️ Rebuilding strength
👉️ Restoring mobility
👉️ Improving daily function

Ready to regain your strength? Click here to request your appointment: https://nuvi.me/7cgna5

08/15/2025

Exciting week ahead! Our newest group of University of South Carolina practicum students joins us Monday, and we can’t wait to welcome them to Carolina Physical Therapy!

These early hands-on experiences are a key part of learning and growing in the field, and we’re proud to help support the next generation of PT professionals through observation, mentorship, and exposure to real-world care.

Want to learn more about student opportunities at Carolina PT?🔗 https://nuvi.me/pcrgqv

08/14/2025

Any time is a good time to do your home exercises😁. We were trying to use fun new tools to make an AI video of Bigfoot to help get the point across, but it didn't work out. Instead, you get an angry seagull. 👀 Yes... Decisions were made. You can make a good decision by doing your HEP.

08/10/2025

Shoutout to Keith for the awesome review of our Mount Pleasant team. We seriously appreciate it!