Welcome to Joint Effort Movement Center, a physical therapy clinic that does things differently.
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We are proud to offer three specialized physical therapies that are rare to find anywhere else in Charleston: Postural Restoration, Functional Manual Therapy, and Dry Needling.
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It’s truly a joint effort between our practitioners and clients to collaborate on the best treatments that lead to success. Our clients often say that we’re REALLY good listeners.
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Joint Effort accepts Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tricare, and Aetna insurance for our PT services.
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We invite you to scroll down to learn more about our therapies and how you can get started with us!
If you’ve tried traditional PT to get out of pain or gain movement and it hasn’t worked, then you’ve come to the right place.
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At Joint Effort Movement Center, when we say we do physical therapy differently, we mean it.
We offer unique specialties that are hard to find anywhere else in Charleston:
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.
Functional Manual Therapy (FMT) is a hands-on approach that blends manual therapy techniques with movement to reduce pain and improve your range of motion.
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All specialties are also in-network with insurance!
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Click a button below to schedule an evaluation or to learn more about our physical therapy specialties.
Need pain relief fast? Sleep wrong on your neck? Overdid this weekend and need some recovery? Then check out dry needling!
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Dry needling is a therapeutic technique employed by physical therapists to alleviate muscle pain and enhance movement. It involves the insertion of a thin needle into specific trigger points within a muscle to relieve tension, reduce discomfort, and promote better mobility.
This service can be provided as a single session or as part of a series of treatments, depending on the individual's needs and progress.
Whether you're seeking immediate relief or a more comprehensive approach, dry needling can be an effective option for your recovery journey. Click the button below to schedule a session with us.
Find the perfect pair of sneakers tailored just for you with our sneaker consultation!
We understand that the right footwear can significantly impact your performance and comfort during physical activities. The right pair of sneakers can instantly reduce your back and neck pain.
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Our sneaker session will involve a mini assessment from the PT with an analysis of your walking and your feet, as well as taking your issues into account. We then will offer you guidelines as to what type of sneakers and casual shoes are right for you!
Let our experts guide you in finding the ideal sneakers that will elevate your active lifestyle into your best self and experience the difference today!
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Schedule your sneaker session today!
Splint Integration Therapy
For our clients taking a deeper dive into Postural Restoration Therapy and requiring integration services.
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For some of our clients that just don't seem to be making progress, many times they have underlying TMJ, neck, or cranial impairments that their brain just can't correct neurologically. An anatomical dental splint can correct these impairments.
Many of these clients have had a history of head trama, dental surgery, airway dysfunction, or strenuous and repetitive long term activity. Almost all of our clients requiring this say things like "I just feel stuck and I can't seem to figure out how to get 'x' to move."
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We are proud to have teamed up with Dr. Todd Sander, DDS at Parkwood Dental. Dr. Sander has extensive advanced education on occlusion, TMD, and splint therapy and has been working Dr. Courtney for several years with complex clients requiring integration.
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We invite you to click the button below to learn more about this type of therapy.
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Are you or a loved one dealing with a dance injury? It’s not easy to recover.
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At Joint Effort Movement Center, ballet and ballroom dancers of all ages come to us because they trust our approach to dance injury rehab.​
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We believe it takes a dancer to truly understand how to physically help another dancer to recover.
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Our training, expertise, and experience have established a strong reputation for getting our dancers back on stage and competing again!
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Joint Effort is now accepting Ice Skaters, Cheerleaders, Gymnasts, and more into our rehab programs.
Click a button below to schedule a session or learn more about our offerings.