Velocity Sports Physical Therapy, 1320 Stuart Engals Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC (2025)

06/20/2025

MEET THE TEAM

Dr. Nathan “Nate” Harris is the owner and founder of Velocity Sports Physical Therapy. Dr. Nate is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and strength coach who specializes in treating athletes. He has spent time working in both the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks, and the MLB with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Dr. Nate started Velocity Sports PT with the mission to bring professional level sports rehab to the lowcountry. Too often he had witnessed athletes go back to sports without proper treatment and gotten reinjured. He sought to change that and provide individual, sport specific, high quality rehab to the greater Charleston area. In the past five years, Velocity has been fortunate enough to have 1,000+ athletes trust us with their care in getting them back on the field better, faster, and stronger!

06/16/2025

MEET THE TEAM

Been a few years since we’ve highlighted our team, so here to reintroduce…

Dr. Emily Scott! Dr. Emily is a sports physical therapist who serves as our clinical director of our Kiawah Island location. Emily received her degrees in Exercise Sport Science and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She immediately followed her time at UNC by getting her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina.

Emily has experience treating athletes in various sports such as golf, tennis, pickleball, softball, swimming, cross country, gymnastics, and dance. As a former softball player herself, Emily recognizes the value of an individualized treatment approach to address strength, nutrition, stress levels, sleep quality, and confidence.

She has been fundamental in our growth, and is a fantastic physical therapist and an even better person!

05/23/2025

OUR TEAM IS GROWING!

Please welcome Dr. Aidan Kennedy!

Dr. Aidan Kennedy is a sports physical therapist who is passionate about helping athletes not just recover, but return stronger than before. Aidan earned his B.S. in Exercise Science and Kinesiology from James Madison University and completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Old Dominion University.

Growing up playing football and basketball, Aidan experienced firsthand the challenges of injury after tearing his ACL during his junior year of high school. That experience inspired his commitment to not only guide athletes through rehab, but to elevate their performance beyond pre-injury levels. He believes physical therapy should go beyond recovery and focus on building resilience, confidence, and long-term athletic success.

Aidan has worked with athletes across a wide range of sports, including football, basketball, baseball, golf, softball, soccer, and tennis. Through his clinical rotations with Velocity Sports PT, he gained hands-on experience treating athletes from the professional, collegiate, and youth levels.

With a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, Aidan integrates the latest research into individualized treatment plans. He takes a holistic approach, emphasizing the role of nutrition, recovery, and mental health in each athlete’s journey. His goal is to deliver comprehensive, performance-driven care that empowers athletes to reach their highest potential.

Stay tuned for updates on the rest of our team!

02/17/2025

AVOIDING SHOULDER SURGERY AND PLAYING ENTIRE SEASON WITHOUT PAIN

Frank came to us with shoulder pain and an MRI showing that he had a tear in his shoulder and would need surgery. With aspirations of playing college football and wanting to play his senior year, his high school athletic trainer gave him our info (shoutout Lauren), and he reached out to us.

Our evaluation showed significant weakness of his shoulder musculature, limited shoulder mobility, and overall avoidance of overhead activities.

Frank trusted the process, put in the work, and saw MASSIVE benefits. In just 3 months he saw his strength jump 64%! Not to mention he was able to play his entire senior year without pain!

If you are an athlete and looking to get back to your sport without pain, reach out and our team of sports medicine specialists will get you right.

09/16/2024

SETTING NEW VELO PR’S AFTER TOMMY JOHN

Jackson came to us having already had one elbow surgery, and with an MRI confirming a UCL tear and Tommy John surgery scheduled. Understandably, he was nervous about his baseball future.

Not every rehab is smooth sailing, but Jackson kept his head up through the tough times and put the work in every step of the way. He worked hard at regaining mobility, then gaining shoulder and elbow strength, and finally through his throwing and bullpen program.

Fast-forward a year later, and he hit a 3 mph personal record off the mound of 93 mph!

Proud to be a part of his team to get him to this point.

If you are a baseball player in the lowcountry and are dealing with pain or an injury, reach out via DM or our website. Our team of baseball rehab experts would be happy to help!

09/10/2024

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the prestigious Kiawah Island Club 🏌️‍♂️🎾! Together, we’re bringing top-tier physical therapy and performance services to the club’s exclusive golf and tennis community.

At Velocity Sports Physical Therapy, we specialize in helping athletes reach their peak performance and recover faster from injuries. With this partnership, members of Kiawah Island Club will have access to our expert care, designed to keep you moving at your best, both on and off the course or court!

Stay tuned for more updates, and we can’t wait to help you get back to your sports pain-free and enhance your game!

05/08/2024

INJURED AND MISSING RACES TO TYING PR’S

This is Hans, and he has great handwriting.

All jokes aside, Hans first came in with knee pain that limited him with running. As a cross country and track athlete, that was pretty important.

He was sitting out his senior year of track because of this pain, and he was nervous that he would miss the entire season.

After our evaluation, we reassured him that he would be back this year. We gave him a clear plan on how to strengthen his knee and build his running pace back to race pace.

He put in the work and was able to return faster than expected, and he even tied his PR in his first race back!

We love helping athletes get back to doing what they love pain free. If you or someone you know is looking for sports specific physical therapy, give us a call. We would love to help!

04/15/2024

FROM SCHEDULING SHOULDER SURGERY TO PAIN-FREE THROWING

When Noah first came to us, he had pain throwing 50 miles an hour and was told that he would need shoulder surgery. As someone who was throwing mid 80’s previously, this was a huge setback. He was dejected and upset that he would likely miss his spring baseball season.

After we completed our evaluation, we identified areas to work on and address his deficits. We emphasized shoulder strength, stability, and scapular control. We slowly built his throwing velocity over the span of the months we worked together to get him back to max effort without pain.

By the end of our rehab, he was doing max effort pulldowns pain-free and was able to get back to his spring baseball season without limitations!

We love helping our athletes stay on the field and avoid surgeries. If you or someone you know is looking for sports specific physical therapy, give us a call. We would love to help.

01/25/2024

PATIENT SUCCESS STORIES

We love helping our athletes in their journey back onto the field at 100%!

All of these athletes came in frustrated with their injuries and looking for guidance on how to get back to their sport without pain.

How did we help them?

The most important piece is the evaluation, where we complete a comprehensive assessment of where an athlete is and where they need to get to in order to return to their sport.

Once we have an idea of their limitations, we clearly provide a game plan to get them back on track, and empower the athletes to continue with their sport within the limitations of their injury.

So many of our athletes were told “just rest 6 weeks and don’t do anything.” This is not a solution.

If this sounds like your experience, reach out to us through our website or our link in bio and we would love to help you get back to your sport pain-free!

01/18/2024

FEELING DOOMED FOR TJ, TO 90+ MPH IN 4 MONTHS

When Jace came to see us for his evaluation, he had elbow pain with throwing and he was certain that he would need Tommy John surgery and miss an entire year of baseball.

We were able to help get him in to see the right sports medicine physician, he was assessed by them, and we collaborated to get him a good game plan together to avoid surgery.

Our PT assessment revealed some limitations that could be addressed to decrease stress on his elbow, and we got to work.

We worked on grip strength, shoulder range of motion, and thoracic mobility to improve his throwing efficiency and decrease elbow torque.

Over the span of 2 months, he ramped up his throwing intensity, using his radar gun to measure throwing velocity and make sure he wasn’t overdoing it.

This resulted in him sitting 88 mph and topping out at 90 mph in his last bullpen, WITH NO ELBOW PAIN.

Incredibly proud of this guy and his hard work to get back to this point.

If you are a baseball player dealing with pain, reach out ASAP. Throwing shouldn’t hurt, and it’s not normal. Let’s get a game plan together to get you throwing pain-free.

12/20/2023

FROM ANKLE SURGERY TO PAIN-FREE SPORTS!

When Suzie first came to us, she was still in her boot following her ankle surgery.

She was in pain, frustrated, and nervous that she wouldn’t be able to get back to her previous activities.

She had friends who had been to PT after injuries and were never able to get back to their sport, and she figured she was doomed for the same fate.

Luckily, she wasn’t doomed.

After lots of hard work with Dr. Emily, Suzie is back to running, jumping, and playing her sport without pain! Great work Suzie!

We have helped hundreds of athletes get back to their sport pain-free, including those who were told they would never get back to where they were.

If you are looking to get back to your sport pain-free, send us a DM. We would love to help you!

12/18/2023

DON’T LET YOUR FSA FUNDS EXPIRE!

The new year is approaching soon, and if you are one of the many Americans with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), your remaining balance will soon be set to zero!

FSA funds are not able to be rolled over into the new year, so if you have dollars left in your account at the end of the year, they will be gone on January 1! So reach out and get your evaluation scheduled with us!

If you have an injury, any nagging pain, or just want to get a jump start on planning your personal health journey for the new year, we are happy to help!

Shoot us a DM, an email (frontdesk@velocitysportspt.org), or call us (843-633-3242) to get your evaluation scheduled today!

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