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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Postural Restoration
Joint Effort Movement Center is proud to be the ONLY Certified Postural Restoration Facility in South Carolina!
Dr. Courtney instructs an advanced PRI technique given to higher level athletes. This technique is helping to balance asymmetry that occurs with repetitive surfing the client frequently participants in.
The Four Components that Make PRI Special
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Full Body Approach
PRI focuses on making sure all your muscles and joints are coordinating together like they are supposed to. In most cases, where you are having pain is not where the dysfunction lies - our full body assessments help us figure out where the root problem is.
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We connect things
We understand connections like no other! If you feel like your issues are connected, but no one believes you, then come see us. We frequently hear, "so I'm not crazy?!" from our clients! No. No you are not.
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Complex Issues - Bring 'em On!
Do you have 12 different things going on? We aren't scared! When our main posture components are moving better, you will be surprised by how much better you will feel!
Depending on your assessment, we may recommend collaborative care from our massage therapist, our dentist partner, or other sources in Charleston we utilize to help tackle your issues.
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You will MOVE easier
PRI is based on improving your respiratory system. When our diaphragm is moving better, it will shut down our overworked muscles.
Muscles like our back, neck muscles, calves, hip flexors, and upper traps. Those muscles hurt because they are working overtime to help you breathe!
Dr. Courtney instructs a PRI Pelvis repositioning technique using a balloon to address pelvic floor issues.
PRI can be used to treat:
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Back pain and sciatica
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Hip pain - tendinitis, impingement, arthritis
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SI Joint dysfunction
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Plantar fasciitis
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Knee instability and arthritis
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Shoulder problems
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Neck pain and headaches
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Hypermobility syndromes
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Multi-joint problems
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Muscle strains, overuse injuries, sports injuries
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Effects from "long COVID," pneumonia, or other respiratory issues
Dr. Gina instructs a diaphragm PRI technique. We frequently use balloons to help activate your diaphragm and reduce your muscle tightness.
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FAQs
Does insurance cover Postural Restoration therapy? YES! Postural Restoration is considered physical therapy and is covered by insurance. We are in-network with Medicare, BCBS, Aetna, and Tricare.
I am out-of-network, what are my options? If you are out-of-network, we would gladly help see if you have any out-of-network benefits. If not, or you have no insurance, our cash rate for a 1 hr session is $150. We offer discount packages and also shorter sessions. We can also work with you on a payment plan and help develop a treatment plan and schedule that works for you.
I've done physical therapy before and it hurt. I'm hesitant to do it again - how is this different? Our approach is unlike anything you've done before! Most of our techniques are static and you are well supported at the beginning to ensure your pain remains very low. After all, if it hurts you to do it, then your body won't relax and move!
How many sessions will I need to do? It depends. Our PRI therapists will perform a head-to-toe postural assessment and determine the severity of your postural issues. Based on our clinical knowledge of our body's compensation patterns, we can estimate how many treatments it will take to restore your system's balance. Treatment sessions can range from 4-24, with the average being around 8-12 over the course of 3 months.
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