Blogs written by our Doctors of Physical Therapy to help you decrease your pain, overcome injuries, and improve your health and fitness.

I know—it might sound a little wild coming from a physical therapist. But after years of experience (and personal trial and error), I’ve realized that stretching is one of the most over-applied, over-prescribed treatments in rehab.

Our rotator cuff muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis for you nerds out there).

I used to think my shoulder was going to fall off. Seriously. Naturally, I convinced myself I had a rotator cuff tear and that I was doomed to surgery or limited movement forever.

If you’re preparing for or recovering from surgery, we don’t have to tell you how big of a decision it is. But here’s the truth most people don’t realize: Your outcome doesn’t just depend on the surgery. It depends on what you do after surgery.

Strength training is about more than lifting weights; it’s about building the foundation for a healthy and active lifestyle. For individuals in Charleston, strength training improves muscle function, enhances joint stability, and increases bone density, all of which contribute to better overall health.

If you’re training your core to protect your back or reduce pain—but you’re still dealing with back issues—you might be making some common mistakes.

As a seasoned Physical Therapist, I see so many people come in months — sometimes YEARS — after their original injury. It

Physical therapy is more than just rehab—it’s a proactive, movement-based approach to improving how your body feels and functions.

Shoulder pain can be frustrating, especially when it keeps coming back no matter how much you rest or stretch. Maybe you were told you have

Shoulder pain can be incredibly frustrating, especially when it feels like nothing is working.

As a physical therapist, I get asked this all the time: Does running cause knee pain, wear and tear, and osteoarthritis?  During our...

Here’s how to stop knee pain when running without skipping a day of training. Or even better, prevent knee pain altogether .  In part 1...

Active adults often push their bodies to the limit, whether through recreational sports, regular workouts, or outdoor activities.

Many of our patients come into Made 2 Move with back pain and wonder why our therapists take a look at everything from the way their hips...

Experiencing an ACL injury can be daunting, but with the right approach to rehabilitation, you can get back to your active lifestyle stronge