Get back to what you love — without surgery, medication, or downtime

Charleston’s Leading Nonsurgical Orthopedic Center

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Rapid Appointments

Get seen quickly so you can get back to what you love.

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Non-Surgical First

Evidence-based, minimally invasive treatments reduce pain and improve function.

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Personalized Care

Plans built around your body, activity level, and goals.

Featured Services

Discover the expertise of Daniel Island’s only nonsurgical orthopedic center. No surgery, no medication, no downtime.

Core Care & Recovery
Regenerative & Advanced Therapies
Performance & Supportive Treatments

The Power of Regenerative Medicine

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“The doctors at Charleston Sports Medicine are some of the best around, and I can’t say anything but good things about them. Dr. Bright McConnell and Dr. Eric Friedman do the right thing by every patient. I just recently saw Dr. Friedman and he did a knee injection for me, he’s trying to keep me from having a knee replacement. This man knows how to read an ultrasound and he did it in the most professional way possible. I have complete confidence in him and I definitely would not go to anyone else. Charleston Sports Medicine is the place to go.”
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Meet Our Team of Experts

Dr. Bright McConnell,
III, MD

Board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founding physician of Charleston Sports Medicine specializing in sports and regenerative medicine. Dr. McConnell uses advanced, minimally invasive treatments for orthopedic injuries and degenerative conditions, with a focus on knee and shoulder care.

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Dr. Eric Friedman,
MD

Board-certified in sports medicine, Dr. Friedman helps patients return to active lives through non-surgical treatments. A Wake Forest graduate, he brings advanced trauma experience from surgical residency training at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.

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Sue Harter,
PT, ATC-R, CSCS

A licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer with over 36 years of experience, Sue provides expert, individualized care rooted in strength, conditioning, and rehabilitation excellence.

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Take the first step toward recovery. Schedule a consultation with our expert team to discuss your treatment options and get back to living the life you love.

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