Rethinking Posture: Why "Sitting Up Straight" May Not Be the Best Advice
To truly understand what constitutes good posture, we need to redefine it as maintaining a neutral position.
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ecmweiss
- Aug 2
- 3 min
The Vital Role of Breath in Dancing
Today, we're diving into a fundamental yet often overlooked aspect of dance: the power of breath. Whether you're a seasoned professional...
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ecmweiss
- Mar 5
- 2 min
Getting 'Cup' Close and Personal: What Is Cupping?
In the realm of non-traditional therapies, cupping has surged in popularity in recent years, captivating the attention of athletes,...
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jointeffortinfo
- Jan 25
- 2 min
Why We Love Walking Poles
At our non-traditional physical therapy clinic, we tend to do things...well, unconventionally! One of our favorite unconventional...
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ecmweiss
- Jan 16
- 2 min
The Valuable Contribution of Massage Therapy
In the constant pursuit of “feeling better,” it has become increasingly popular to integrate multiple therapeutic modalities into one...
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jointeffortinfo
- Nov 16, 2023
- 2 min
IT Band Woes? Physical Therapy Can Help!
Picture this: you suffer from chronic IT Band problems and have had lots of physical therapy, yoga, stretching, and/or Pilates to no...
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ecmweiss
- Nov 3, 2023
- 2 min
Understanding Your Medicare Options
Medicare is a vital federal health insurance program in the United States that provides coverage to individuals aged 65 and older, as...
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jointeffortinfo
- Oct 17, 2023
- 3 min
A Different Approach to Head and Neck Problems
If you suffer from jaw pain, neck pain, headaches, vertigo, tension, dizziness, tinnitus, or any other symptoms in or around your head,...
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jointeffortinfo
- Oct 3, 2023
- 3 min
What Exactly is Postural Restoration?
What's it called again? Why are we blowing up balloons? This is so weird, but it works! These are just a few things we hear from our...
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ecmweiss
- Jul 20, 2023
- 3 min
An Interview With Our Owner and PT Extraordinaire Courtney
Learn more about Joint Effort's founder, Courtney!
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ecmweiss
- Jul 11, 2023
- 2 min
An Interview With Our Pilates Instructor Emily!
Keep reading and get to know more about the latest member of our #GalSquad, Emily! What or who inspired you to choose your career path?...
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ecmweiss
- Jun 29, 2023
- 3 min
An Interview With Our Massage Therapist Jenny!
Keep reading and get to know Jenny outside of her zen massage room! What or who inspired you to choose your career path? Up until age 26,...
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ecmweiss
- Jun 19, 2023
- 2 min
An Interview With Our Lead Physical Therapist Gina!
Keep reading to learn how Gina found a balance between her love of dancing and helping others! What or who inspired you to choose your...
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jointeffortinfo
- Jun 1, 2023
- 2 min
What Is Pilates?
“If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” – Joseph Pilates What a...
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jointeffortinfo
- May 25, 2023
- 1 min
Attention Dancers: Don't Wait to Address Your Pain!
When is the right time to address pain? The answer is NOW. The best thing you can do for yourself, your dance health, and your dance...
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jointeffortinfo
- Apr 25, 2023
- 2 min
How Massage Can Help Shoulder Pain
By: Jenny Cheek, LMT As a veteran massage therapist who has spent more than half my career in Charleston, South Carolina, I have been...
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jointeffortinfo
- Apr 12, 2023
- 3 min
Snapping Hip and Dancers - Is It A Problem?
By: Faith Pelle, Dancer and Doctorate of Physical Therapy Student at Stonybrook University WHAT IS SNAPPING HIP? Snapping hip, also known...
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jointeffortinfo
- Mar 30, 2023
- 1 min
The Balances that Bind Us - A Healthlinks Article!
We are excited to be featured in the March/April edition of HealthLinks Charleston Magazine! Our article, "The Balances that Binds Us"...
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jointeffortinfo
- Mar 14, 2023
- 2 min
Why Do We Use Buteyko Breathing at Our Clinic?
There are many breathing methods out there - belly breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, box breathing, purse lipped breathing, humming,...
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jointeffortinfo
- Mar 12, 2023
- 2 min
The Truth About Chronic Ankle Sprains
Are you always twisting or rolling your ankles? Do you feel like you have "weak" ankles? Do you walk on the outside of your feet or do...
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