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Advanced Physical Therapy Techniques in Charleston & Mount Pleasant, SC
The Right Tools. The Right Hands. Real Results.
At PTS Physical Therapy, we use proven, hands-on techniques tailored to your recovery. From joint mobilization to dry needling, every method is rooted in science and delivered with care. No generic plans—just real results that help you move better and feel stronger.
Charleston, SC • West Ashley • Mount Pleasant • James Island • Daniel Island
Proven Physical Therapy Techniques Personalized for Your Recovery
Joint Mobilization
What it is:
Manual joint techniques to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve alignment.
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How it helps you:
Restores natural range of motion after injury or surgery
Targets spinal, hip, shoulder, and knee stiffness
Reduces inflammation and improves everyday movement
Local Tip:
Commonly used with patients across Mount Pleasant and West Ashley recovering from joint stiffness after surgery or prolonged inactivity.
Resistance Training
What it is:
A progressive strengthening approach using weights, resistance bands, or manual therapy.
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How it helps you:
Builds core strength and stabilizes joints
Tailored to your post-surgery or sports recovery goals
Helps reduce re-injury risk—especially for knees and shoulders
Local Tip:
A go-to method for athletes and active adults in Seaside Farms and Belle Hall looking to safely rebuild strength after injury.
Stretching & Flexibility Training
What it is:
Targeted mobility exercises and hands-on stretching.
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How it helps you:
Increases range of motion after injury or immobility
Reduces stiffness and muscle guarding
Supports posture, balance, and long-term joint health
Local Tip:
Especially helpful for older adults and post-surgical clients in James Island and Johns Island regaining safe, confident movement.
Kinetic Chain Strengthening
What it is:
Training that connects the dots between related joints and muscle groups for full-body functional movement.
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How it helps you:
Prevents compensatory movement that causes pain
Boosts coordination and athletic performance
Reinforces balance and strength from the ground up
Local Tip:
Designed for active patients across Daniel Island and Mount Pleasant looking to improve whole-body movement and avoid re-injury.
Soft Tissue Massage
What it is:
Hands-on therapeutic techniques to relax and heal muscle tissue.
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How it helps you:
Relieves chronic muscle tension and scar tissue
Increases circulation and healing response
Improves posture, flexibility, and overall comfort
Local Tip:
Favored by working professionals in Avondale and Downtown Charleston managing posture-related tension and chronic muscle tightness.
Dry Needling
What it is:
A precise trigger-point therapy using fine, sterile needles to reduce pain and muscle dysfunction.
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How it helps you:
Breaks up knots and reduces chronic tension
Increases blood flow and range of motion
Speeds healing for overuse injuries and postural imbalances
Local Tip:
Commonly requested by active adults and recreational athletes in Mount Pleasant, James Island, and West Ashley dealing with muscle tightness, overuse injuries, and pain from high-intensity training.
Traction Therapy
What it is:
A decompression technique that relieves pressure on the spine.
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How it helps you:
Alleviates nerve impingement symptoms
Improves posture and spinal alignment
Helps with disc issues, sciatica, and chronic low back pain
Local Tip:
Ideal for patients in West Ashley and Johns Island experiencing spinal pressure from sitting, standing, or driving long hours.
Electrical Stimulation (E-Stim)
What it is:
A clinical modality using gentle electrical currents to reduce pain and enhance healing.
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How it helps you:
Improves circulation and nerve activation
Reduces swelling and muscle inhibition
Used post-surgery to stimulate recovery and prevent atrophy
Local Tip:
Commonly integrated into post-op recovery plans for patients throughout Charleston and Mount Pleasant managing pain and muscle reactivation.
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