Core Care & Recovery

About us

Non-surgical first care. Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Joint Preservation to diagnose, treat, and restore function.

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Sports Medicine

Our Sports Medicine program offers complete care for athletes and active individuals of all ages, focusing on injury prevention, prompt diagnosis, effective treatment, and full rehabilitation. We combine non-operative and surgical expertise to help you recover quickly and return to daily life, work, or competition at your best.

What We Treat

  • Sprains, strains, and fractures
  • Ligament, tendon, and cartilage injuries
  • Overuse injuries like tendonitis and plantar fasciitis
  • Knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and joint pain or dysfunction
  • Concussions and other sports-related conditions

Advanced Treatments & Technology

  • On-site X-ray and ultrasound for prompt diagnosis
  • Performance testing
  • Image-guided injection therapies:
    • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for soft tissue and bone healing
    • Viscosupplementation to cushion joints and relieve pain
    • Orthobiologics including fat mesenchymal and bone marrow stem cells for regeneration
    • Corticosteroid injections for muscle and joint inflammation

Patient Experience

  • Comprehensive sports injury evaluation and diagnosis
  • Individualized recovery and prevention plans
  • Expert support through your return to sport or everyday activity

Physical Therapy

Discover a personalized, one-on-one rehabilitation experience in our state-of-the-art Physical Therapy suite. We blend hands-on care with innovative technology to help you recover efficiently after injury, surgery, or chronic pain.

Who Benefits

  • Patients of all ages recovering from injury or surgery
  • Individuals managing chronic joint or muscle pain
  • Those looking to restore mobility, strength, or balance

Advanced Techniques & Technologies

  • Vasper Charleston: Developed at the NASA Research Center, Vasper is the first technology to combine peak performance and active recovery, harnessing compression, cooling, and interval training in a 21-minute low-impact session that boosts muscle growth, repair, and recovery speed.
  • ARX Alpha: Delivers a safe, efficient full-body resistance workout in minutes, suitable for all fitness levels and ideal for regaining strength post-injury.
  • MLS Laser Therapy: Uses a Multiwave Locked System laser for powerful, simultaneous anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing effects with no downtime—great for arthritis, tendonitis, sports injuries, and more.
  • ShoulderSphere Technology: Innovative tool to strengthen rotator cuff muscles in a multidirectional, targeted way, supporting safe and effective shoulder rehab.
  • Manual therapy, targeted exercise, balance and movement retraining
  • Trigger point dry needling
  • Gait and biomechanical assessments

What to Expect

  • Individualized assessment and ongoing progress tracking
  • A tailored treatment program blending hands-on care and technology
  • Easy-to-follow programs that require only comfortable athletic clothing
  • Home exercise guidance to fast-track your results
Patient performing leg press rehabilitation on the ARX Alpha machine at Charleston Sports Medicine with compression band on thigh
Physical therapist manually examining a female patient's elbow and arm to assess joint mobility and pain

Joint Preservation

Our joint preservation program helps you maintain the health of your natural joints using the latest minimally invasive procedures, aiming to delay or avoid full joint replacement. We focus on accelerating healing and recovery by combining traditional orthopedics with innovative regenerative therapies.

Philosophy & Goals

  • Preserve your own joint structure for as long as possible
  • Use modern, less invasive techniques to reduce pain and speed recovery
  • Prevent, delay, or sometimes avoid the need for joint replacement surgery

Our Approach

  • Minimally invasive reshaping of natural bone to restore joint function
  • Comprehensive biomechanical assessment to guide your treatment plan
  • Custom bracing and movement modification to protect and support your joints
  • Integration of advanced regenerative medicine options as appropriate, including:
    • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
    • Stem Cell Therapy
    • Amniotic Tissue Allograft
  • Physical therapy support to help stabilize and strengthen the joint during recovery

What to Expect

  • A plan tailored to your lifestyle and level of activity
  • Fast recovery times when compared to traditional surgical interventions
  • A collaborative approach that may combine multiple therapies for optimal results

Common Conditions We Treat

Knee pain & instability

Rotator cuff/shoulder injuries

Hip pain & early arthritis

Foot and ankle injuries

Back/neck strain

Tendonitis, overuse syndromes

Osteoarthritis

Why Choose Charleston Sports Medicine?

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Rapid Appointments

Prompt scheduling when you’re in pain.

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Non-Surgical First

Conservative care before surgery.

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Personalized Plans

Care tailored to your goals.

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Evidence-Based Care

Treatments grounded in science.

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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