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Part 2: What Real Rotator Cuff Rehab Looks Like
Explore a real-life rotator cuff rehab journey with John. Learn how targeted exercises and phases led him back to full activity.
Made 2 Move Team
Feb 106 min read


Part 1: The Truth About Rotator Cuff Tears
Discover the truth about rotator cuff tears, common misconceptions, and effective exercises to regain shoulder strength. Learn from Charleston's experts.
Made 2 Move Team
Feb 35 min read


Do I Need a Doctor Referral for Physical Therapy in Charleston?
Dealing with a nagging injury is frustrating enough without having to navigate the maze of modern healthcare. When you're a runner training for the Bridge Run or a CrossFit athlete sidelined by shoulder pain during snatches, every day you spend away from your training feels like a setback. You want answers and you want to start moving again, but the thought of waiting weeks for a primary care appointment just to get a piece of paper can feel like an insurmountable barrier.
Made 2 Move Team
Jan 265 min read


What Truly Makes a Physical Therapy Clinic the Best for Performance, CrossFit, and Running PT in Charleston?
A guide for active adults and athletes looking for the best physical therapy in Charleston, with a focus on performance, CrossFit, running, and long-term results.
Made 2 Move Team
Jan 206 min read


I Can’t Lie. I’m Just So Excited to Be Alive Right Now.
Writing goals down is the easy part. The hard part is choosing the actions that actually move the needle — and sticking with them long enough.
Made 2 Move Team
Jan 135 min read


Setting & Achieving Goals: Tough Love Edition
Writing goals down is the easy part. The hard part is choosing the actions that actually move the needle — and sticking with them long enough.
Made 2 Move Team
Jan 74 min read


Feeling More Anxious Lately? It Might Be Your Screen Time (and No, It’s Not Just You)
Feeling more anxious lately? It might be the way you're consuming content. Here’s how social media overload affects your mental health and what you can do to reset.
Made 2 Move Team
Dec 16, 20254 min read


My Shoulder Hurts When I Go Overhead — Should I Stop or Push Through It?
Should you stop working out when your shoulder hurts overhead? Learn when pain is okay, when to modify, and how to train smarter without making symptoms worse.
Made 2 Move Team
Dec 9, 20254 min read


The Best Exercises to Prepare Your Body for Pickleball in Daniel Island & Mount Pleasant (Part 2)
Pickleball isn’t hurting people. Being unprepared is. Here’s why so many Daniel Island and Mount Pleasant players get aches and pains - and what to do so you can play more, not less.
Made 2 Move Team
Nov 25, 20254 min read


Pickleball Isn’t the Problem (Part 1): Why More Movement Is the Answer for Daniel Island & Mount Pleasant
Pickleball isn’t hurting people. Being unprepared is. Here’s why so many Daniel Island and Mount Pleasant players get aches and pains - and what to do so you can play more, not less.
Made 2 Move Team
Nov 18, 20254 min read


Back Pain Doesn’t Mean You’re Broken (Part 2): How to Actually Build a Stronger, More Confident Back
Learn how to actually protect your back — the movements, habits, and mindset shifts that build real strength and confidence. A guide from Made 2 Move Physical Therapy.
Made 2 Move Team
Nov 10, 20254 min read


Back Pain Doesn’t Mean You’re Broken (Part 1): Why Everything You’ve Been Told About Back Pain Is Wrong
Most back-pain fixes don’t work because they make you fear movement. Learn why your spine is built to move — from the PTs at Made 2 Move Charleston & Charlotte.
Made 2 Move Team
Nov 4, 20253 min read


Is Your Back Pain Normal? When to See a PT in Mount Pleasant
ck pain is one of the most common complaints among adults in the U.S., and it’s something almost everyone experiences at some point.
Made 2 Move Team
Oct 29, 20254 min read


Knee Pain While Running? Here's How Mount Pleasant PT Can Help
Running should feel free, empowering, and energizing—not painful.
Made 2 Move Team
Oct 29, 20253 min read


Tennis Elbow Rehab: How to Fix It for Good (Part 2)
Tennis elbow isn’t forever. The fix? Calm it down, then build it back up with smart, consistent loading. In Part 2, I’m sharing the exact exercises and plan I use with patients — the same approach that’s helped people go from pain opening a salsa jar to lifting and training pain-free again.
Made 2 Move Team
Oct 14, 20253 min read