Physical Therapy
Joint Effort Movement Center provides three unique offerings
you won't see elsewhere. We're proud to be...
The only Certified Functional Manual Therapist in Charleston.
One of the only Pelvic Floor Specialists that accepts insurance.
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The only Postural Restoration Certified Facility in South Carolina.
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At Joint Effort Movement Center, our approach to physical therapy focuses on the root cause of your pain or discomfort.
During your initial evaluation with us, we not only assess your body from an orthopedic point of view (bones and muscles), but we also look at the role your neurological and respiratory systems may have on your condition.
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For example, if you have tendinitis in your hip, we have often discovered that the issue could be with your rib cage. Weird, right? But we understand those types of connections and how to solve the problem.
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What else makes our physical therapy different?
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Each therapist works with just ONE patient at a time (no juggling multiple patients.)
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You work with the SAME therapist throughout your treatment (allows for more focused results.)
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You don’t have to make as many appointments. Our approach has found that clients heal better with more time between treatment sessions, which can also save you money.
Read more below to see if any of our specialized therapies could work for you! If so, be sure to click the "Schedule an Evaluation" button.
Our Specialized Therapies:
Postural Restoration
Is traditional PT not working for you? Then, consider the alignment-resetting power of PRI.
Postural Restoration (PRI) treats the body as an interconnected system, aligning muscles, bones, and respiration to improve core stability and reduce strain on muscles and joints.
A key function of PRI is resetting the body’s alignment, which enhances stability and optimizes breathing to support functional movement. Plus, we get to play with balloons!
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Functional Manual Therapy
Functional Manual Therapy (FMT) is a hands-on treatment approach aimed at assessing and improving the body’s movement mechanics.
Our FMT specialist addresses joint function, tissue mobility, and neuromuscular patterns, restoring proper movement to each part of the body.
FMT focuses on pinpointing restrictions or dysfunctions and treating them directly to enhance functional mobility and reduce pain.
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Pelvic floor therapy is type of treatment that helps strengthen and the function of the muscles in the pelvic area.
These muscles support various organs, including the bladder and uterus. The therapy often involves exercises, education, and techniques to relieve pain and improve overall pelvic health.
It's beneficial for anyone experiencing issues like incontinence or pelvic pain.
How can we help you?
​We treat a variety of conditions and issues including:
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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
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Pelvis pain
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Prenatal/Post-partum issues
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Incontinence
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my insurance cover your specialty physical therapy?
YES! All of our specialties are considered physical therapy and are covered by insurance. We are in-network with Medicare, BCBS, Aetna, and Tricare. ​​
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If we are not in-network with your insurance, you can request a Superbill from us and submit it to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
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